When I first started dating my boyfriend, there was only one thing that bothered me about him: his driving. I had never thought that someone’s driving could annoy me so much! I’m not sure why, but it drove me absolutely crazy. It was the only point of contention between us, and I know it frustrated him as much as me that I couldn’t just relax and trust him to get us there safely. A few months into our relationship, we were having a casual conversation and he mentioned that he had a plus five driving record. Plus five?? That’s incredibly good. You get one safe driving point for every year that you hold a Virginia license without any violations, and the maximum number of safe driving points you can get is five. So here I am, riding with one of the safest drivers out there, trying to direct him and worrying every second!
Understand, therefore, that the LORD your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps His covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes His unfailing love on those who love Him and obey His commands. -Deuteronomy 7:9
I have a great life. I’m very thankful for how God has blessed me, so I don’t want to sound like I’m complaining, but I can’t tell you how hard it is to come to work and sit at my desk, day after day, while my family is in Ghana making a difference in the lives of so many orphans, and my friends leave on amazing adventures to experience cultures that I dream of. More than anything, I wish to be doing something that matters, instead of answering phone calls and making appointments. In my head, I know I have bills to pay and that there’s a reason I am here, at least for now, but so easily I find myself annoyed, wondering, God why can’t You just make it happen right away? Trying to backseat drive a God who keeps promises for a thousand generations. Worrying while being lavished with unfailing love.
Lord, those who know You will trust in You.
You have never deserted those who look to You. -Psalms 9:10
Those who know, will trust. It’s as simple and difficult as that. So I pray, that no matter what is going on in my life, or what isn’t, that God would lead me to the place where trust in Him leaves no room for worry. He’s a plus five driver, and He will keep us safe and in the black.
-lf
I remember those first days. And the day you found out he had a +5. 🙂
And you’re right (again), we need to trust. Simply trust God.
haha too bad i’m not getting to hear about any of your first days because you’re always gone…
You’re not alone 🙂 My husband and I were just talking about this, as we usually do. Our time of ‘exile’ before the promise land. It’s hard to wait, but even harder to find the purpose (because there IS ONE) of the time in the wilderness. But as you said, He is Faithful! Great morning read, thanks for sharing Ladonna!
you are welcome! thanks for the encouragement. i love that idea of the time of exile before the promise land. i also love to hear you say “my husband and i” 🙂
Wow. I needed that today. :o) Thank you!
yay 🙂
I really enjoyed reading this! Right now our family is in a time of waiting on God’s timing. It is really hard to just trust that God has it all under control sometimes, though we should know that’s the case. Very encouraging read that I really relate to. Great stuff!
thank you! for me, the key is to remember who God is, and that always encourages me.
You WOULD Tweet about this until I read it and sobbed uncontrollably.
I love this blog. So much. And you’re writing quite frequently, an art I seem to have lost.
so
pushyi mean persistent, that’s what you’ve got to do to get results 😉 actually i’ve been majorly slacking it’s been like a week but i’m going to start being more regular again so check back often, but not too often so you don’t wear your tear ducts out!This was very encouraging, LaDonna. It’s odd that we have such a hard time trusting a God who has a perfect record !
thanks Mom!