The Ride

Have you ever been traveling in a car with someone and you didn’t really care about where you were going? All you really cared about was being with that person. It could be your spouse, or maybe if not now, do you remember how it was when you first got together? And maybe you didn’t want to go home, you just wanted to drive around and spend time with that person.

It might not even have to be a spouse…maybe it’s a friend that you just really enjoy being with. I remember, several years ago, God had laid someone upon my heart. I barely knew her, but the Holy Spirit had consumed me with praying for her. My friend Cathy Wood and I flew out to LA to see her. I remember being in her car and driving on Mulholland Drive. That was one of those times for me. I remember that I didn’t really care where we were at, or where we were going, I just cared about the person I was with, and I was glad to be there.

I say all that to say, that’s been my conversation with God this evening. There are some things up in the air regarding my life right now…some things that are in question. As I was driving to church tonight I felt God’s presence immensely, and I was thinking about all that He has going on in my life right now. And what I found myself saying to him was this, “I don’t really know, God, how all this will end up, I don’t know all the ins and outs of where we’re going on this ride through life, all I know is it sure feels good being with you…

I’m glad Jesus is in the driver’s seat. I’m thoroughly enjoying riding around with him. Sometimes there’s unexpected twists and turns. Sometime’s we drive on mountaintops, sometimes through valley’s, sometimes we talk a lot, other times there’s silence. Sometime’s I get uncomfortable in the seat, sometimes I’m totally relaxed. But all the time, I’m thankful to be with him.

Jesus, words can’t express how thankful I am for the relationship that I have with you. I’m thankful that I never have to leave your presence. May those who read this know that friendship too. It sure feels good being with you.