In today’s world, everyone is moving at the speed of light, trying to fit more into one 24 hour day then even imaginable. Trust me when I tell you from experience. This is very true…
Let me set the picture for you. I was driving on highway 101 towards 55, rushing from church to school for yearbook pictures before heading off to work. I’m just about to pass CVS on my right hand side and in front of me is the stop light which is red, and behind me are red, blue, and white lights… yes the lights of the police!
Now let me inform you that I’ve never been pulled over, never gotten in trouble with the cops, my record is squeaky clean so needless to say I’m starting to panic at this point and the tears start to run down my face, not to mention all I can think about is how much my parents are going to freak!
“Do you know why I pulled you over this afternoon?”
“I was speeding”
“Are you aware of how fast you were going?”
“Too much...” trying to be as nice as possible, and let me remind you I’m still crying and praying that he will let me off with a warning instead of writing me a ticket. Unfortunately, what seemed like ages, he issued me my first ticket of any kind at the age of 18. Yikes…$140, which is a standard fine for speeding!!!
In Luke Chapter 10 we read about a lady named Martha who opened her home to Jesus. Her sister Mary also came to visit and to meet Jesus. While Martha spent her time doing house and kitchen preparations needed for her special guest, Mary spent time with Jesus.
Let me set the picture for you. I was driving on highway 101 towards 55, rushing from church to school for yearbook pictures before heading off to work. I’m just about to pass CVS on my right hand side and in front of me is the stop light which is red, and behind me are red, blue, and white lights… yes the lights of the police!
Now let me inform you that I’ve never been pulled over, never gotten in trouble with the cops, my record is squeaky clean so needless to say I’m starting to panic at this point and the tears start to run down my face, not to mention all I can think about is how much my parents are going to freak!
“Do you know why I pulled you over this afternoon?”
“I was speeding”
“Are you aware of how fast you were going?”
“Too much...” trying to be as nice as possible, and let me remind you I’m still crying and praying that he will let me off with a warning instead of writing me a ticket. Unfortunately, what seemed like ages, he issued me my first ticket of any kind at the age of 18. Yikes…$140, which is a standard fine for speeding!!!
In Luke Chapter 10 we read about a lady named Martha who opened her home to Jesus. Her sister Mary also came to visit and to meet Jesus. While Martha spent her time doing house and kitchen preparations needed for her special guest, Mary spent time with Jesus.
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset
about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has
chosen what is better and it will not be taken away from her.”
~ Luke 10:41-42
Martha spent all her time doing what she thought was needed to make her guests stay the best it could be. She was so wrapped up in preparing for Jesus she had no time to actually spend with Jesus. On the other hand, Mary spent her time with Jesus like he wants us to. Jesus wants us to remember to slow down our life and stop all the rushing we do and spend time with Him rather then doing things we think will please or impress Him.
I realize I’ve been doing more then just speeding in my car, but I’ve been speeding through life. I’ve been rushing from one activity to the next, I have hardly seen my mom or my whole family let alone spent time with God. God created this whole world for us and I’ve been speeding through it not really taking it all in and admiring God’s work.
So to end my story, I ended up paying the ticket and an extra fee to keep it off my record. The only catch… probation for a year!!!!
So please….! Do you have any funny, serious, or just unlucky car stories about you, your car, or someone else’s story you would like to share? A word from me…make sure you go the speed limit in life and on the road….I’m trying my hardest, but I will take any advice I can get.
Martha spent all her time doing what she thought was needed to make her guests stay the best it could be. She was so wrapped up in preparing for Jesus she had no time to actually spend with Jesus. On the other hand, Mary spent her time with Jesus like he wants us to. Jesus wants us to remember to slow down our life and stop all the rushing we do and spend time with Him rather then doing things we think will please or impress Him.
I realize I’ve been doing more then just speeding in my car, but I’ve been speeding through life. I’ve been rushing from one activity to the next, I have hardly seen my mom or my whole family let alone spent time with God. God created this whole world for us and I’ve been speeding through it not really taking it all in and admiring God’s work.
So to end my story, I ended up paying the ticket and an extra fee to keep it off my record. The only catch… probation for a year!!!!
So please….! Do you have any funny, serious, or just unlucky car stories about you, your car, or someone else’s story you would like to share? A word from me…make sure you go the speed limit in life and on the road….I’m trying my hardest, but I will take any advice I can get.
4 comments:
Oh hun I have way too many stories about my luck (or lack of it) with vehicles to post in this comment box... :) I really REALLY like your blog!! I will be sure to add it to my list and stop back often...and now you have mine too...haha it is quite a different tone from yours, but hopefully you will enjoy it. :) (You are the only real person I know who I have given it to now.)
Even though i don't have my permit yet ive been pulled over before!!! i was 5 years old and i was in the back seat of my car on the way to my sister's friends pool party and i had my arm out the window. Next thing u know theres a cop pulling us over and my dad had no idea what was wrong but then the cop walked up to my window and started screaming at me yelling that i can't have my hand out the window!!!! sadly the next day my hand was crushed by that same window!! haha
~Jess Schulz
oh candace i've had my share of car stories..one ending in court not having to pay a fine and other stories. about the whole slowing down in life, I recently had my own experience with that. i went to the quarter on sunday, and after i came home and turned on extreme makeover home edition. it was about a marine who lost his leg, and it made me break down and cry multiple times. then they showed a preview for next weeks new episode, a man who was born without eyes, and who was also in a wheelchair. And yet, he was an amazing pianist and he plays the french horn in his high school marching band. what an inspiration Again i instantly startling balling, I went to sleep sunday night balling, praising god and thanking him for everything i have, the blessing i have that I can see and run and play sports. this week i'm focusing on being thankful for what i have an noticing everyday the little things in life, and taking things in that i normal pass by on my way to the next thing. thanks candace for your fun blog!
xoxo -Amy
cutie22THANKS EVERYONE FOR POSTING!!! it makes me so excited!
hahah I cant believe you got pulled over for your arm out the window i honestly didnt even know that was a law! ahhahah
amy I loved your comment... and love the show! my mom and I cry our eyes out everyshow!
I'm so happy you guys like the blog now that I have all the registration out for the 30 hour famine... which you both should sign up for and get your freinds to do the same.. I should have another blog posting comming up hopeuflly next week!
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