Because I didn't want to get rained on while filling the gas tank of our van, I put off the trip to the gas pump. So on Thursday when Liz and Kelly were en route to youth group, I received a call from Liz. She told me that the gas gauge was on E. I could tell she was quite worried about whether she'd reach her destination or not. My thought was to bring her some gas, but I had no vehicle. Jeff was ten minutes away from home. I told her she needed to talk to him because I couldn't help her. She was too stressed to wait, and her stress freaked me out a bit, because my advice wasn't making her happy. Two panicked females do not make a pretty situation.
It would've helped if I hadn't forgotten that Jesus exists. I had defaulted into Problem-Solving Sandra, the one who functions independently of God. My friends, this does not work. If I want to fix things, I need to look to the One who makes my paths straight (Proverbs 3:6). In our low fuel situation, He could have guided me in calming my daughter's fears, which was the real need. (It turned out that the gas tank got filled before any worst-case scenarios occurred).
It is very difficult for me to remember Jesus when I feel that quick decision-making is required. But He's able and willing to help with that.
So that is my latest story in my journey to learnn to abide in Christ. God bless you all on your journeys.
Sandra
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