A Slow & Distracted Mind...All for a Purpose

I went to Grace College this weekend and had a relaxing and very fun time! It was my first time driving there by myself from school so I printed off directions. Coming home, I was supposed to get on 30 and then follow 331 all the way back to campus.

Some people hate driving, but I like it. I find it relaxing and a good time to reflect. All while paying attention to the road of course :) Well today I got a bit distracted...I don't really know why though. I was listening to the radio and just thinking and talking to myself when I flew right by the 331 exit. Yes, I saw it...but not until about 5 minutes later did I realize that I didn't turn. So, I turned around and added about 10 minutes to my trip.

I missed my turn AGAIN to head to Mishawaka. And yes, again, I remember seeing the turn and driving right by it. But not until I reached the Elkart exit (about 10 minutes away) did I realize I had gone too far. That added about another 15 minutes to my trip.

I was kind of laughing at myself...I mean, if I get this distracted now, what kind of driver am I going to be when I'm older?! I'm gonna set out to drive to the grocery store one day that is 5 minutes away and yet drive all the way to Indy an hour a way...sheesh! I sure hope not!

But, I'm positive my distractedness played a part in this day. You see, when I finally did turn on the right road to Mishawaka, I was on the road for 5 minutes when I passed a semi on the side of the road and a car mutilated and smashed in front of it with emergency vehicles all around.

God used my mistakes to keep me safe. That could have easily been me; when I was thinking about the time that it happened, I would have been there at around the exact time the accident occurred. My life could have easily been drastically changed...just like that!

I CANNOT tell you how thankful I am for God's protection! It also reminded me that I need to be more thankful for all that God has done for me. An awesome reminder, and a good lesson learned :)