The Right Way.....
During my first trip to the UK,
adjusting to the differences in transportation proved challenging.
Cars travel on the opposite side of
the road (opposite of side of what I’m used to, anyway).
The driver is on the right side of
the car instead of the left. (I wish I had a dollar for every time I went to
the right side of the car to hop in as the passenger).
Stop signs are present, yet rare,
while roundabouts are bountiful (If you miss your turn, motion sickness is
inevitable).
As far as parking… If your car fits
~ park (seriously…).
Less adjustment accompanied me
during my second visit while my third trip over found me both familiar and
comfortable riding along with anyone anywhere.
I simply had to get used to the
British transportation system. My way of
thinking had to change. I had to
purposefully think each and every time I got into a car. Enter left.
Stay on the left side of the road.
Count roundabout exits so not to miss the one we needed. When I’m driving in the states, those
thoughts don’t even cross my mind.
Similarly, when we welcome Him
into our lives, a new way of thinking accompanies His presence. We change from driving life on the left side
to the right. We hop in the right side
of the car, allowing Him to enter the left.
We allow Him to choose the “exits” for our lives, directing and
“parking” us exactly as He designed. For
He promises…
“I will instruct you and teach
you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.” Psalm
32:8 (NIV)
Having the opportunity to tour
England and Wales would not have been possible if I refused to welcome the
differences in transportation. I would
have really missed out on an amazing experience. In comparison, if we don’t submit and allow
Him to lead and direct us, we’ll miss out on an amazing life, one specifically
created for us.
Because of Him,
Stefanie
You can read more about Stefanie's story and ministry at Uplifting Words
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