Taking a drive

 

I never thought I would say this after moving closer to the city, but I miss my long drives. Yep, that is what I said! Before we moved, I would drive 45 minutes to work and then it would be a longer drive depending on traffic. I would complain everyday about the drivers, the traffic and the stress of having to drive so much. I did this drive for 22 years.  I know how many minutes between each exit, where the fast food is and how to get around any back up on the highway. Since then, I can get to wherever I need, like work, in like, 20 minutes. On those long drives before, I would have my quiet time. I would listen to podcasts or my music and if the weather was good, I would even open the sunroof and have the windows down! I miss those times....just sometimes. 

So today, I took a drive. By myself. windows down, sunroof open. Enjoying the sun and quiet time. Well, not so quiet. I jammed my music to the band Skillet. People probably thought I was a nut, head banging to christian music. But it is my "quiet" time, myself time. 

Have you ever just taken a time to be alone, by yourself. You can actually hear other things if you open up your ears and mind. I didn't hear a lot today, other than music turned up way too loud and the wind, but today, I can do whatever I want, right? Alone time is not always negative. There have been times I have felt alone and felt that loneliness. But there are those other times when you just want to be with yourself, a date with just you. You can go anywhere you want. Your porch, backyard, a walk, a movie, or like me, a drive.....to the outlet mall! Yes that is where I ended up and I had a great time shopping, by myself. I even got me a little somethin-somethin. 

So whatever you do, take time for your drive, your time alone to sit still and listen. Listen to your body, spirit and most of all, listen to hear God talk to you. He has plenty to show us and tell us, we just need to slow down and take the time. 

Psalm 46:10; "He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations,  I will be exalted in the earth.”

Mark 4:39; "And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm."

Love to all,