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“Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked. Keep Your feet from following evil.”  Proverbs 4:26-27(NLT)

My husband and I have very different personalities, especially when it comes to driving!  Anyone relate??!!

I am from New Jersey and when I get into a vehicle it is to go to a destination, while spending the least amount of time in the car as possible, in traffic, or at lights. My husband is from Georgia and when he gets into a vehicle it is to head to a destination, enjoy the time together in the car, not rushing past anyone and waiting for everyone!

As you can imagine, this has created some fun memories, ugly arguments, and a lot of recognition of our differences! For the most part, we have finally come to a place where I can settle down and let him drive, and he does not get offended if I simply cannot resist offering my advice!!  To his credit, he will pull out a bit sooner now:)!

This was actually a very big deal when we first were married because I was impatient and wanted to get “there”, wherever there was!  Funny thing is, we arrived “there” every time, no matter who drove.

One of the reasons that this has settled down for us is because I finally recognized a few things:

• We always got where we needed to be.
• We arrived safely.
• We stayed on course, and I was never fearful.
• My husband never looks at his phone. He stays completely focused on driving.

I was reminded of our driving debacles when reading through Proverbs this month. I need to remember to stay on course with Jesus. I need to not get ahead of Him or push my own way or complain when the traffic of life piles up and it was not my plan. Jesus wouldn’t. He knew each part of the journey was where God wanted Him to be at that time.

I know when this journey ends, I will see Jesus, because I belong to Him. I want to get there knowing I have given my all to Him, while staying on course and remaining completely focused on Him, not getting sidetracked or caught off course.

It will be worth it!

“Heavenly Father, help us to stay on the straight and narrow path and not be deceived by all this world has to offer. We love you.”

For His Glory

Terrie Tollerson
TRBC Women’s Life