Today is Friday, May 4th, 2007; Karen's Korner #1055

A couple of days ago, I dusted off my speeded bicycle and took a ride. I don't think I have riden it for several years. Riding on rroads with patches of loose gravel and unexpected bumps can sometimes prove a bit of a challenge.
 
I decided to ride about five miles. Country roads don't always have a lot of traffic to manuver; except in the busy farming season when various pieces of equipment share the roadway.
 
As I turned to head north for home, I could see in the distance, a large tractor and a tillage tool which took nearly the width of roadway.
 
Then came my thought process: "Oooh, how is this going to work?"; "Maybe I should ride a little farther and stop and allow the equipment to pass."; "There are a couple of driveways ahead. Maybe I can get there and pull off the road before we meet;" "I sure hope I don't get hit with too much dust;" "Riding over near the right side of the road, I hope I don't tip over in the loose gravel."
 
You know the type of head dialogue.
 
And before I could get too much farther, the tractor and farm tool turned and drove down the road east, which was between me and him!
 
It made me chuckle as I thought about how many decisions we hurriedly make or problems we try to solve before they arrive on our plate. Some of which never happen to us. Maybe many!!!
 
Proverbs 3:5,6:  "Trust the Lord completely; don't ever trust yourself. In everything you do, put God first and He will direct you and crown your efforts with success!"
 
Dear Lord, help me to stay more in the present and less in the past and future. Help me allow You to be my Guide, Helper, and Friend. You have the best plans; help to believe it, know it, and live it. Amen.

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