Low on Fuel

I knew before I left for church this morning that I needed to refuel my car.

I'd left my house late, my make-up still hadn't been applied, and I am the worship leader so being there on time is really helpful... especially since I stress it so often to other band members.

So, I decided to chance it. The gas light wasn't on yet, so maybe I could make it. The trip is 25 miles, though, and a good part of that distance is off the beaten path and away from any gas stations.

Halfway there, the gas light came on. I started to feel panicky. I mean, what if I did run out of gas? Who would lead worship for me at church? My hasty decision to not refuel when I had the chance could very well make things even more complicated.

I started to think about how easy it is to take unnecessary chances in life. We wait until we're on empty to ask for help. We wait until we can see no other way before we talk to God. We push ourselves to the limit to see how far we can go... and often, instead of proving something, we only make things worse.

I did make it to church on time. But I realized that in the future, I need to fill up before the panic starts in. Likewise, in my spiritual life, I need to drink in living water... which is always available and always free.

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Christy Barritt is the author of HAZARDOUS DUTY, a chick-lit mystery about a flip-flop wearing, music-quoting crime scene cleaner who sticks her nose into police investigations. Her next novel, SUSPICIOUS MINDS, will hit shelves this May. For more information, visit: www.christybarritt.com.

Comments

[Angela Meuser]

All good points--especially since I have run out of gas twice before. But on the other side, when most people are on their death bed, the thing they say they regret the most is not taking more chances.