I wish I could say that my faith was different than my navigational skills but its not. God's Word is a road map for my life, He is the ultimate navigator. Sometimes He says take the slow back roads but I want to take the interstate. Though faster is not always better. When I was much younger I used to drive with the radio blaring, testing the boundaries of the posted speed limits. I considered them mere suggestions, until I was pulled over by a traffic officer. I tried to excuse my disregard for the law by explaining that I was running late for work. "You'd have gotten there faster if you didn't have to wait for me to write this ticket" he commented as I handed him my licence and registration. The officer was right had I followed the rules, I would have gotten to work a few minutes late, but without a traffic violation to explain to my parents. My driving has improved as I matured and I try hard to yield to the speed limits. Though, I will confess sometimes I will get all caught up in a worship song and get a little heavy footed. Time has also helped my faith grow stronger and the backboards more desirable. There are still times when I jump on the highway. This usually happens when I am distracted by the fast pace of our rushing society. On the highway I often miss opportunities to stop and reflect on the directions. Thankfully, the Holy Spirit within me to calmly whispers recalculating, and gently instructs me back to the path I was meant to travel.
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