It's very easy for me to compartmentalize my life, to put my spiritual life in a corner of my mind, to close God off in a box I only open when I get to church. God, however, should be like a mental epidemic that infects every area of the life. Every area! My Father says I should view the world spiritually first. Indeed tonight, I must say that I did not see the spiritual detriment of driving late with my instructor. Bad idea! If you're reading this , instructor, yeah, I'm blowing up your spot. I had a friend who used to say he won't talk to girls after 11 PM. I used to think dude was soft. Now, I can see sharply how strong and right on point my dude was. My instructor is cool. But like I've said, it's very hard for me to speak about spiritual things with him.
First, there's the fear that I won't live up to the standard that I profess. Secondly, I figure he's smart enough to pick up on certain things about myself and my religion. Thirdly, I do not usually feel like talking about religious things with him. Bad combination. So yes, I've definitely separated my spiritual life from my driving life, which doesn't make any sense because you would think God would be necessary when I am behind the wheel of a car. Well, I can't completely separate my spiritual life from driving because it does affect all parts of my life but I do not usually "glory" in it when I'm being instructed on how to drive. Unfortunately, he must sense my hesitation because his mouth became real reckless after a certain hour.
Long story short, if I was more upfront about what I believe and my standards, he would have never have been that reckless. How can my life preach without me opening my mouth? Or when will I just get a backbone and talk about Jesus?
Part 2: Salvation: A right or a privilege?
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