Driver's Ed
If you have ever taught a teenager to drive, you have an awareness of the loss of control that comes with handing over the keys. You may even know the dashboard gripping terror that can be part of being the passenger in the car of a student driver. Over time though, the new driver gains experience and your trust and you realize that their driving is just fine, it was really the change of perspective you needed to adjust to. Moving from the driver’s seat to the passenger seat requires trust, even with an experienced driver. It is difficult to hand over the control of the steering wheel when one has control issues such as me. It struck me today that living the Christian life is a lot like being in the passenger seat. It comes with a feeling of being out of control and you may very well be out of control but God never is. You’ve probably seen the bumper sticker; “If God is you co-pilot, switch seats.” Probably the best advice ever seen on the back of a car