Driving is a privilege. It gives one the opportunity of freedom - to go and do, travel to great locations, see friends, family, and etc. I learned to drive a car at the age of 14. Legally, I started driving at age 15, ha ha. I learned four incredibly important life lessons while learning to drive. First, my life and those who ride with me are controlled by my actions and the way I drive or navigate the road (life). If I grip the steering wheel too hard, literally being "white knuckled", my grip causes me to swerve or not be able to navigate in a literal straight line. Secondly, if I am not paying attention (distracted by things) to the road or to signs on the road I can crash or run off the road. Thirdly, even if I am on a straight road for 100 miles, if I turn the steering wheel just one degree, eventually, I will run into a ditch and crash. Lastly, in order for me to be a successful driver, I must pay attention to the road, keep my eyes open and be alert and not be distracted. I must be on guard for other drivers who may be driving erratically and may affect my lane.
Life's challenges will always be there but there is always a positive that enables the opportunity for continued success. So, what is the point of the analogy? Here is the explanation of the life lesson comparison to driving. Lesson #1 - If I try to be too controlling or allow someone else to be too controlling it can alter my path in life and steer me off course to who and what God has called me to be. Lesson #2 - If I allow distractions in my life that will alter, change, or pervert my perception of personal life responsibilities and family, I will not complete the path that God has called me to. For example, Hebrews 12: 1-2a states, "let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus..." Lesson #3 - The illustration of turning a steering wheel 1º is easily understood. A straight line is a straight line; there is no veering off course. Without readjusting ones path or bad decision making, altering our path by 1º will eventually end one up in the ditch. If we fail, readjust quickly to get back on the straight and narrow. Lesson #4 - Watch out for others who may try to interfere negatively in my life. Recognize poor or bad habits and do not be swayed by their influence. 1 Corinthians 15:33 states, "Do not be deceived: Bad company corrupts good morals.” (NASB) Lesson #5 - Arrive at your designation safe and sound. Make correct life choices. Choose your wife and family before yourself. Love, honor, and cherish them. Prioritize your time with them. Ensure your relationship and life patterns are consistent. If you make a mistake, own up to it and then change the pattern of decision making.
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Author(s):Kevin and Mabel are a Ameri-Pino couple. He is American and she is Filipino. These are our thoughts and reflections about our lives and relationship together. Archives
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