Lay Off Your Horn

I think all of us have those occasions when our patience, peace and joy is severely tested. Those situations where they're nowhere to be found. One of those frequent places can be while we're driving. Have you ever noticed how quickly you transform from being kind and gracious into angry and aggressive. The guy who cuts in front of you or the car that's going 5mph slower than the posted 35mph speed limit, can all try their best to steal our patience, peace and joy. Patience, peace and joy are three of the fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5. They are obvious fruit of a life that's controlled by the Holy Spirit. So how come we lose our cool so quickly, especially when we're behind the wheel of a car? It's probably different for everyone, but for me it's because others just don't think when they drive. Their decisions or lack of, often puts everyone else around them in harms way. However, this is no reason of justification of why I should surrender my patience, peace and joy. These are three of the most precious gifts the Lord has given me, so why should I just toss them out because of someone else's driving? I understand that car horns are there for a reason, but choose carefully about why you use it. If it's because you're mad, frustrated and angry, maybe you should turn to the Lord before laying on the horn and getting upset even more. Driving for me is an opportunity to grow in my patience, peace and joy. Regardless of the decisions of others, I'm going to choose the fruit of the Spirit. Enjoy driving today