The speedometer


For about 3 years I drove at least 35 minutes to and from work every working day. I was often alone and so had time to reflect on and learn a lot of things.  My husband complains that I speed, but believe me, it is just a perception. I don't think I speed at all. You just need to see all the cars that overtake me. And that is where the lesson I learnt comes in.

Sometimes, I think I am below the speed limit because cars speed past me. I stay in the slow lane and try to increase my speed only to discover that I am already above the speed limit. Some days it's the opposite; I feel I am speeding only to realize I am not. I only know my true speed when I look at the speedometer; the movements of the cars around me do not offer a fair or truthful assessment of my speed. I felt the Lord telling me that that is the way I live - using unreliable measures to gauge my life and failing to reach His standards or going above to do things He has not called me to do. 

We measure how successful we are by people around us; our contentment is based on the opinions of others. We raise our children based on various teachings from all sorts of schools of thought or based on comments from others. Even our diets, sleep patterns,  exercise routines are not left out; they are based on what others think or say. We look for affirmations, information and advice everywhere but from the source of wisdom. No wonder many are depressed and physically sick.

What if we change the system by using the speedometer as the only measurement of our speed? What if we allow the voice of the only One who matters to speak the loudest in our lives? What if . .?  What if we develop the habit of studying what the word of God says on an issue and allow it to be the final say? What if we refuse to become flustered because others seem to be racing and we appear to be slow coaches? What if we realise we are not here to please anyone but the Owner of our very breath? What if …?

So I’ve learnt to get in the slow lane when someone appears to want to fly on the road. I’ve learnt to increase my speed within limits. I am not in competition with anyone - we all have our different races to run. 

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, Hebrews 12:2

I Bi Dem



Comments

  1. Mo19 February 2020 at 12:10

    Thank you for the subtle but very important reminder to focus on Christ. For me competition is nothing but a thief of happiness. Remain blessed ma.

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