Tuesday Greetings~
A few years ago Carrie Underwood released a song called, “Jesus, Take the Wheel.” I loved it, and those words came to be the daily theme of my life. Sometimes I would whisper it under my breath, and other times I would belt it out in a full scream. I became known for saying it – so much so that even when Rayray’s friends came over they would sing it to me.
One line in particular says, “Jesus take the wheel, take it from my hands. Cause I can’t do this on my own. I’m letting go…”
Join me in saying AMEN!
Right around the time this song came out I had two teenagers living at home, and I fully understood that once they left the house, there was nothing I could do. I couldn’t protect them, whisper in their heart to say “No” to drugs, grab them by the shoulders and help them walk away from temptation, or anything else, for that matter. However, I could pray for Jesus to take charge. I could pray for Him to spread His wings of protection over them. In this crazy society where so many unwholesome things are competing for our children’s’ attention, I could pray that His voice emerge the loudest.
Time and time again Jesus took that wheel and steered my kids right out of harm’s way, which is why Rayray gave me a keychain for Mother’s Day that says, “Jesus took the wheel.” She recognizes that He is in control and always ready and willing to take the wheel of anyone who is willing to let Him have it.
Psalm 37:23 A person’s steps are made secure by the Lord when they delight in His way.
We delight in His way when we admit that we can’t do life on our own. When we admit we need His constant help. When we realize that we are essentially powerless, and that He is all-powerful.
What is the result of all this delighting, of asking Him to take the wheel? Our steps and the steps of those we love are made secure.
PRAYER: Dear Jesus, Take the wheel! You are the only One Who knows how to get us where we need to go. Guide, protect, and bless us and our families. In Your name we pray, Amen~
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