This summer I have been traveling with a group of missionaries and not only am I the team leader , but I’m the team DRIVER.

This may seem like no big deal, but here is some context:

I took the Driver’s Ed class for the first time when I was 16 and in high school. 

I failed my FIRST behind the wheel exam my sophomore year of college two minutes after starting it because I almost ran a red light. 

The guy was gracious and gave me a SECOND chance only for me to still fail by two points. (Just for the record that was two in one day)

I practiced a little and tried again my junior year only to fail for the THIRD time because I couldn’t figure out my right from my left. One wrong turn and it was an automatic failure.

A year after graduating college I tried again. So much time had passed by since I had first taken it, I had to completely retake Driver’s Ed. In a room full of high schoolers I was forced to relearn everything and redo the written exam! 

Months later by the grace of God, I finally passed my behind the wheel test and got my License! 

Flash forward to now. Every day, I’m behind the wheel of a car with literal lives in my hands and the enemy in my ear shouting “You suck at driving.”, “Why would you even sign up for this.”, “They should have chosen someone better.” Today was one of many days where my driving left me fighting tears (& probably my teammates too lol), but I was reminded of 1 Corinthians 1:27..

“God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.” NIV

This scripture blessed my heart because it does seem foolish for God to have me here. Even more foolish for me to say yes. I question why He has me here everyday. If we look at it logically it makes no sense for me to be entrusted to drive ; so many other people would make a better fit! It’s been almost three weeks and I still don’t have an answer to my why.  

What I do is how! I know that 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 is true in that “God’s strength is made PERFECT in my weakness.”  His grace truly is sufficient for me! Every day with His help, my team and I reach our destination. Everyday God calms every fear and anxiety in my heart. Every day He reminds me that I am good enough. He has never failed to show up for us! 

So, if God is calling you to something that seems crazy considering the context of your life don’t shy away from it. Boldly step into it.  

It may confuse others or even us if we try to figure out why but we don’t have to know to go! We can boldly boast in our shortcomings. It will be by His grace alone that we will get it done and even more importantly HE WILL BE GLORIFIED! 

(And as for that lying enemy of ours, tell that sucker to shut up because God says that in Him we are enough! )

Link to the video : https://youtu.be/2PuLzKKD2Pg