I Got the Keys!

When I was growing up, we were constantly at church. Most certainly, we were there on Wednesday nights, Saturday mornings, and of course, on Sunday. Bible Study Mama wore a lot of hats back in those days. She had multiple jobs and probably just as many responsibilities at the church. She was at the front of the cheering squad when it was time for me to get my driver’s license. My ability to drive myself places would relieve some pressure off her and give me some more independence. A win-win situation if I ever saw one.

Driving gave me the keys to a whole new world. One that I was pumped to be a part of. Did I mention that we were at church constantly? Well, the stars aligned one Wednesday night, and I and my homegirl found ourselves with an opportunity that we could not turn down. We ditched Wednesday night Bible study to go hang with a couple of my friends. Did I know it was a bad idea? Absolutely. Did I do it anyway? Of course!

Long story, less long, we ended up narrowly avoiding a car accident. And do you know where I went when the dust settled, and my heartbeat slowed down? Right back to church. We did not try that one again. I am not saying that we have to be in church all the time or God is going to get us. Not at all. But what I am saying is that we should be wherever the Lord told us to be and be doing whatever He told us to do. He is so much bigger than the four walls of the church. We have free will. We drive our own cars, but we should be mindful that we are headed the right way.

P.S. I gave ya’ll the light P.G. version of this story but trust AND believe Bible Study Mama is going to want all the details, and I’m not doing it. Okay…BYYYYE! #wepreach