Driving
requires much attention toward the road that lay ahead. Hands need placement upon the steering wheel
in order to guide the vehicle properly.
Feet work in sync to maintain safe speeds, halting the vehicle as red
lights deem necessary or obstacles along the road require slow/stopped
speeds. Minds focus on route used to get
from point A to point B.
The
vehicle which transports requires care and upkeep in order to be reliant. Tanks need filled with proper fuel type and
amount. Windshield wipers work in sync
to maintain safe viewing in times of storms.
Engines must work efficiently to get us from point A to point B. Multiple safety devices hide within the
vehicle: air bags, seat belts, mirrors
to ensure viewing all around, backup cameras, built in car seats, etc.
Countless
hours are spent inside vehicles, traveling the roads to various
destinations. Our faith in safe arrival
sometimes taken for granted. Multiple
factors go into the equation of safe travels.
The above mentions only a few.
The one factor superseding all others:
minds focused. Lack of such
factor decreases the safety of driver, passengers and fellow drivers.
Nowadays
multiple causes exist which steal such a factor from the equation: texting, kids crying, kids fighting, thoughts
of to-do list, cellphone alerts, etc. These
pull our focus from the road which lay ahead, leaving much room for error in
driving. Hands leave the wheel to type,
grab a pacifier, breakup a fight, check an email or write a note for a later
event. Feet do not leave the pedal;
therefore, speeds remain in times when slowing/stopping required.
Focused
eyes and minds bring safety in driving.
Focused eyes and minds increase faith in safe arrival. Focused eyes and minds allow proper movement
along the road as obstacles arise.
Another
road traveled in life requires focused eyes and minds to ensure safe
travels. Obstacles will arise. Other travelers will make unintelligent
moves. The world will work diligently to
distract.
The
vehicle which transports requires care and upkeep in order to be reliant. Proper fueling, sturdy frame to withstand
storms and placing the available safety devices daily will develop a healthy
vehicle. The vehicle I speak of runs one
beat at a time. The vehicle, created in
the mother’s womb, was put together exactly how the Maker intended and in
working order. We are not to simply
maintain such a vehicle; rather, increase the value, strength and wisdom. One Source provides all factors needed in the
equation of safe travels.
God’s
Word fills our minds with proper fuel to face the toughest of roads. The Holy Spirit dwelling inside will
strengthen our walk and sturdy our feet to plow through the biggest of storms. Safety devices required daily are found in
Ephesians 6:10-18.
Following
the above steps mean nothing if our eyes do not remain on the road. The road, laid by our Maker, leads to
destination only He can provide. Taking
our eyes off Him who holds the map of our lives will end in a crash. As eyes veer to the right or left, faith
decreases, safety diminishes and movement occurs with difficulty. We spend all hours inside this vehicle;
therefore, safe travels can be taken for granted giving leverage to the world
and distractions.
Take
today to refocus, refuel and repair any damage due to lack of focused eyes and
minds. Get back on the road, moving at
required speeds (set by our Maker), wearing the safety gear provided and listen
as He guides along the way. Keep your
eyes on Him!
Keep
praying harder than the devil can work.
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