Just Chillin

Yesterday was a great day. The weather couldn't have been more beautiful, bible study was so good, I got to see my friends and two of my sisters, my son texted me and we're hooking up today, my house is clean, laundry is done and at the dentist I found out I had no cavities! However, something did happen that took me back to a time, not too extremely long ago I might add, that showed me some insight. My friend and I drove clear over to the other side of town and in great traffic. I had a one o'clock appointment back on this side of town, and we are right on time. Yet, there's this light on Litchfield Road that's turning red. I need to turn left. I'm not at all worried because I know we have time and also, the light usually has a green arrow for turns. Sure enough, the light turns red, and in a second, the green arrow pops up. The car ahead of me made a slight hesitation but I could see he now was seeing he had a green arrow. All of a sudden, my friend reaches over my arms that are holding the steering wheel, and she is attempting to blow the horn! I look at her face and I'm checking to see if she's serious or if she's joking because she's picking up some of my habits... I think she just might be serious. Now, this takes me back to all the times I use to do this, or try to, with my husband. He would get so mad at me and never could see that all I was trying to do was help! So, I sit there thinking...while I'm in the dentist's chair and I figure it all out. She really is trying to help me because she thinks I'm going to be late and I'm a pretty timely person. She also knows how long that light is and it's pretty long. Back when I use to "help" this way with my spouse...it wasn't for those reasons but because I was always thinking I could control everything....even time! Slowly, I'm learning that I can't control anything and as the years pass, I realize I no longer want to. There is God in my life and He is showing me, in His time, that He is going to take care of everything and that everything that happens, serves His purpose. I mean, after all, what else would I have blogged about today? LOL. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Then my favorite song "Jesus, Take the Wheel" reminds me of the Lord being in control. Perhaps today, I'll drive slower, love harder, and talk with love. He's either Lord of all, or...