"Gerald and I have been taking a class at church called 'Starting Point' by Andy Stanley. Every week we are given a challenge.
Last week was to begin to take steps to reconcile a broken relationship. I believe that many of us thought about things and people, but are still processing and have not taken the step to completion to full reconciliation. I believe that takes more time.
BUT!!
Today's challenge for the week was about following God's rules for our lives. As odd as I thought it sounded our assignment is to 'obey all traffic laws to the exact letter of the law'. I thought it was a strange assignment, and my comment was in a very whining voice, "55 mph?" And knowing I had to drive 6 hours today, I wasn't a happy camper.
When I left home though, I was compelled to connect with God in this manner. Because it seemed such a bizarre assignment, I couldn't let go of the thought of trying it. And in God's perfect timing - he knew I had to drive 6 hours today.
The most amazing thing happened, I drove the exact speed limit 3 hours up and three hours back, fully stopped at all stop signs and as every mile went by I kept feeling a freedom building in me. And with every mile, the intensity to follow the rules increased. Something that seemed so odd to me was actually helping me recognize that I must attempt my best to follow the rules and in turn taught me such a powerful lesson.
What an amazing God we serve. And what an amazing lesson I learned today using something that I never would have thought of.
It is all a journey though, because at a couple of points I found myself saying out loud, things like; "What the heck are you thinking?" or "Get off my axx." And when only ten miles from home when I stopped at a T-road to turn right, I did not dim my lights. Even though I knew no one was coming, it still nudged in my spirit the truth, you are supposed to dim your lights at intersections.
Amazing....."
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