Flashing Lights

Ever said your having a terrible, very bad, horrible day? So exhausted your not sure you'd ever be able to find that "happy place" again? That was me a few days ago when I was into a 8 hour road trip and got lost.

I must have tuned out the GPS or just went the wrong direction out of a gas station. What I actually did I may never know. But what I remember is that even when I was lost I didn't think to look at the map I had sitting next to me.

I compare this experience to my spiritual experiences. I am going through life thinking I know what's right and believing I"m doing good...then I get a kick in the head.

In my road trip I found myself taking a 45 minute detour. I guess I do that daily, too. I find myself reading other believer's blogs, Fiction Christian Literature, and Christian Daily Prayer books (Max Lucado type books) in order to find inspiration about God for my own life.

How silly of me. I have God's WORDS right next to me. Bibles spread throughout my house, in my car and in my purse. But do I reach for the source of all goodness? No. Just like I didn't immediately reach for my atlas. In my driving I got a wake up call, red and blue flashing lights. I had gotten frustrated and in a hurry to get where I wanted to be. The children in the back seats were restless and I was upset. When the police officer pulled me over I said, "I can't believe it." He said he was following me for 4 miles before I pulled over. I hadn't even noticed him in my rear view mirror. In the four miles I was going the speed limit for the highway I was traveling on, however, I missed slowing down for a small town that was 4 miles back. I even managed to pass a horse trailer with out making a memory of it.

So now I wonder. What sins am I committing that I am not aware of because I'm not "in-touch" with with God myself. I'm seeking him, but through other people interpretations of scripture. I really need to be having my own dialog with Christ. Reading his word, daily, for myself. This isn't a new thought for me...I have even blogged about it before. Not reading God's word for myself is a known my downfall I've had for a while now. Just like needing to slow down for small towns......I've been caught before.

In the road of life, I just need to wake up. Take a heavenly breath for my LORD and SAVIOR has been with me the entire time. God is forgiving and so was my friendly officer of the peace. Maybe they mail the tickets in this state, but he never said I was getting a ticket. He was gentle in letting me know the next three speed limits I would have to drive through before I got to my destination. I reminded me of my heavenly Father. Now I think I can recall every one of the last 60 miles of my trip. Perhaps when I start reading the word more for myself I'll be able to recall more of God's Word better too. I've always struggled with remembering the address of verses. I'm going to get started right now and if your reading this. I advise you to stop. Read God's BIBLE instead. I know you'll learn so much more. So will I.

God Bless You.