Would you let a 5 year old drive your car? Of course not! They'd totally wreck the car, hurt themselves, and probably hurt others. A car is just too much power and responsibility for a 5 year old to manage. The steering wheel belongs in the hands of the person who can handle it.
Yet, so often in life I want to take control from God, grab the wheel, and drive my life. When I'm in control, I crash into things, I collide with others, and I create wreckage. The bible teaches that the steering wheel to my life belongs in God's hands, not mine.
Something inside me used to resist giving God control of my life. For some reason I automatically thought of letting God take control as a negative thing...but not so much any more.
Here's what I've come to experience...
1. Riding shot gun is totally relaxing ~ When I'm not at the wheel, I don't have to worry about a thing. I get to just sit back, find some cool tunes on the radio and relax.
2. Being a passenger is more fun ~ There are 2 things I can do as a passenger I can not do as the driver: (1) take off my shoes and put my feet on the dash board (2) put my hand into the wind and do that "up and down" hand in the wind thing.
3. The passenger seat has a better view ~ Wildlife and mountains, or clouds and fields, you get a way better view of these wonders from the passenger seat. It's impossible to keep your eyes on the road and be inspired by the scenery at the exact same time (unless you're cross eyed).
4. Only passengers can daydream ~ One time I was daydreaming while driving and had to slam on my brakes and pull on to the shoulder of the road to avoid a major wreck. The only safe place to daydream is from the passenger seat.
Letting God take the wheel, and giving Him control of my life is not easy...but it's definitely a way better way to live.
Every time I get stressed out I say, "God, this is your program, I'm just going to kick my shoes off, put my feet up, stick my hand in the wind and daydream about how great it is to not have to be in control of everything."
All in favor of a free ride?
