Road test

" Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything be prayer and petition, with thanksgivin, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)


God, you love me so much, thanks very much for your mercy and protection. Today I finally passed my road test and got my driving license. I remember I failed in the first test, I was so disappointed... then when I failed again, I became very frustrated and feel so bad as concern people will judge me as stupid person..
I was too eager to get the driving license since I have been working on driving for almost a year.. It isn't easy for me to practice like everyday, accordingly to the rule, I can drive on that condition that there is another full licensed driver sitting next to me, and no passenger. It is so challenging for me as every time I have to find someone babysit the kids when I practise with my husband.

Remember when I first got into the car, and learned how to drive with my driving instructor, I was too nervous that I over-controlled the car. The driving instructor already told me that I might have to take longer than other people due to my character. In the driving course, it only provides 10 hours on the road and 25 hours in the classroom, which is insufficient for a brand new driver. It can be very good that you can practice with your friend, your spouse.. but it may be hard for Man to take me out base on our situations.

God really knows us very well and He reads my mind.  So He sent an angel to me- Margot, who is the leader  from the mother's club in my church. She called me during the summer and we talked about my driving process. She proposed me to practice with her so that I can gain more experience, and she fully understands the limitation of a homeworker.  Starting last Oct, she always took me out to practise driving. I was so calm and relax when driving with her. With her encouragement, I was able to remove my fears on driving.. Margot is a mom of ten children. I can't believe she can always scarifies her time in order to help people. She almost taught me 20 hours, in which it made a huge difference. She taught me more than the instructor did.

Unbelievable, without God, I won't know her. I can see Jesus from her, and her passion for helping people inspires me very much.  Every time when we get into the car, we will pray together to ask God's presence, wisdom and protection.

God has been teaching me, shaping me up through my driving learning experience;  I was too focus, too eager to get my driving license, I got very upset when I failed the test. But I totally forgot that what I should have to learn from those mistakes and experience. God again talks me in different way, thru sermons from pastors, from His words.  He wants me to be a good driver, I can know my weakness, problems during the road test. I should have faith on Him, trust Him that He would give me the right time.

" I can do all things through Christ who strenghthens me." ( Philippians 4:13).
"For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what
 pleases him." ( Phillippians 2:13)
" Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything be prayer and petition, with thanksgivin, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)

In the world, people judge people base on their successes, their appearance, their abilities, their wealth, their status. But God never, He never looks at our failures,
our appreances. Because of our weakness, God's power and strength can be revealed. He makes us to be completed. When I too focus that passing a test or not, He tells that it is not the first priority. He loves me so much and He will feel sad if I feel sad, but He knows what the best is for me, He tells me to lean on Him, seek for Him first before I persue from the world.  I hope this blog can help myself to follow Him in His way.

I suddenly think, what will be the road test in my life? Of course I need Jesus, He is my headlight and my GPS, I won't be lost in His path.