I think it’s time for another blog about State Road 200. Those of you who don’t live near this road will still appreciate what I am talking about if you happen to live and drive in a congested city or country. Twenty years ago, this road was a quiet two-lane road that ended as an unpaved dirt road after about 20 miles.  

In rolled civilization in the form of retirement communities. First one, then another and another, soon the country road was on the way to being expanded to accommodate all the new residents. It is now a six-lane highway with multiple traffic signals and many cars, trucks and emergency vehicles. It is often at capacity. 

Now, why, you are wondering, am I writing about a road in a “spiritual” blog? Well, for the whole time that I have been writing this blog, I have been driving on this road back and forth to church several times a week. It used to be a painless trip. It is now an adventure into chaos.  

Several year ago, I resolved to use that crazy time in the car for a useful purpose. I decided to pray while on the go. Since I am a fault full human, I forget and sometimes when I am driving, I become another person using words that would embarrass the devil. Yesterday, I reminded myself of my resolution to use this time for prayer. 

I must never underestimate the value of time spent in prayer-even a tiny prayer. There are several items and people on my prayer list currently, me included. By the time that I arrived at church for choir practice, I felt relieved and ready for interaction with others. I must also remember to pray for those other drivers on that road because it is very dangerous and some drivers think that they are immortal. 

Dear Lord Jesus, as you watch over us today, give us a lot of wisdom as we drive the roads of the world. I feel that this task will keep you very busy. However, knowing that you love us unconditionally you want us to use caution as we make our way in the world. Thank you. Amen.

Terri