There is really no better place to hang out with God than in your car. For many of you, it may be the only time in your day you can truly be alone with God. Now the truth of the matter is, you aren't really alone. In fact, many of us share the road with hundreds of people everyday. All of them aware of your morning antics via the windows of your vehicle. However, I don't know about you, but it has never deterred me from having church, and I mean holy ghost, shouting, singing, preaching out loud church right there in my vehicle. And, I have no inhibitions when it comes to this morning time ritual of mine.
Take this morning for example. I was worshiping along with Group 1 Crew and Chris August to "He Said" at the top of my lungs. When I look over and realize that the man in the truck next to me is going to pass the car in front of him without taking notice that I existed. This could have been a tragic event in my morning, but I hit the brakes, honked my horn slightly, and kept singing. I recognized his attempt to wreck my pretty navy blue car, but I didn't let it upset me or even slow me down. I just kept praising God!
There are things that happen in life that often try to derail us from our path. Tragedy strikes around us all the time. The question is, how are you going to choose to react to those moments that try to distract you from your desired destination? Perhaps I should share the lyrics I was singing when this incident happened this morning.
"You may be knocked down now
but just believe what He said, He said
I won't give you more, more then you can take
and I might let you bend, but I won't let you break
and No-o-o-o-o, I'll never ever let you go-o-o-o-o
Don't you forget what He said
Don't fear when you go through the fire
Hang on when it's down to the wire
Stand tall and remember what He said"
but just believe what He said, He said
I won't give you more, more then you can take
and I might let you bend, but I won't let you break
and No-o-o-o-o, I'll never ever let you go-o-o-o-o
Don't you forget what He said
Don't fear when you go through the fire
Hang on when it's down to the wire
Stand tall and remember what He said"
No matter what tries to distract you in life, keep holding on to the Lord and trust that he is there to care for you. And for added insurance make sure you pray. I say the same prayer every time I get in my vehicle. "Lord, please protect me from others on the road. And please Lord, protect others from me." Especially in those times, when the holy ghost falls, I've got my hands raised, and tears are running down my face. Yes, it happens! I told you I have church. I even have church in the car on the way to church. I think of it as a warm up. And no matter what happens in your life, remember these words....
James 5:13-16
"Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."
Say a little prayer and trust God to take care of you. The Bible says in Matthew 6:27 "Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life ?" So don't worry, and follow my not so safety conscious self and keep worshiping. God's got this!
Disclaimer: Having church in the car can distract you, so make sure you do not allow yourself to become so distracted that you are unaware on the road. I am a horrible example! Do spend time worshiping God like crazy, but don't allow your worship to cause accidents on the road. I can only imagine what my Uncle, who's a state policeman, would say to you if you used worship as an excuse for an accident. So Drive Safe!
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