Lead Me
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We drove home in separate cars after a dinner date with family.
“I’ll follow you,” I remember saying to my husband. The problem is that I am not a good follower.
Bruce stays in one lane and puts on cruise control. He’s steady and unchanging.
I hate driving in the slow lane. I have a need for speed. I zip past by the grandma inching along at a snail’s pace.
Full throttle is my motto.
Plus, I am easily distracted. The car becomes my concert hall as I belt out the lyrics to my playlist.
I have a highly active imagination. As I drive, I like to replay conversations with full-blown play-by-play sideline analysis.
On this particular night, crazy girl drifted off into dream land. My lead foot pushed on right past my stalwart leader, and I woke up in the middle of nowhere.
Uh-uh. Where am I? Nothing looked familiar.
I frantically dialed my man to ask for direction. He patiently talked me back to reality and safe haven.
In my spiritual life, I must confess that this happens often. I rush off into my day and leave God in my rear-view mirror.
To pray big, I must learn to yield. I must heed His yellow lights, stay faithfully in my lane, and follow at God’s speed limit, not mine.
Lord, lead me in the path of life.
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Let’s Talk: Do you have a spiritual speeding problem like me? How do we slow down and yield the right of way to Him?
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This year, my desire is to lift up holy hands and “Pray Big.” Want to join me? I’ve created a private “Pray Big” Facebook group for like-minded sisters to share their stories and surrender each one to our mountain-moving God in prayer. Let’s cry out to God together.
I have a need for speed too. 🙂 I also tend to take the Lord’s hand and try to lead instead of allowing him lead me – what a disaster those times are. Thank you for this reminder to slow down and follow his leading. I found you in the Write 31 Days community.
To pray big, I must learn to yield.
That is so true. I’m not a good follower when my husband and I are driving separately either. I’m always looking for the quicker lane, but somehow all my weaving in and out doesn’t get me home any quicker. Thanks for pointing out the spiritual lesson in this as well…something I need to think more about….
By remembering His faithfulness. When I feel myself veering off course, I remember His faithfulness. Blessings!
Loved this, Lyli, as I drive much the same way, distracted by my music 🙂 May I go god’s speed today, all day – not letting distractions drive me ahead.
Oh, Lyli – this goes straight to my heart – my husband is like that to me – he keeps me from getting lost when I overjump:) God knew just what I needed!