Pushed Out of Fear

Until recently, I did not like driving on the highway at night. Honestly, I feared it. My heart would actually palpate as I drove along, unsure of what was around the bends and curves. Because of this fear, I would go out of my way to make sure that when I had to hit the highway, especially alone, it was during daylight hours. Well now, I‘m over it because I had to drive on the highway in non-daylight hours, not once, not twice, but four times within a week. Now, I can say, I’m ok with it. If given a choice, I probably wouldn’t choose it, but I no longer fear it.

This breakthrough came about as I traveled to the south for a family matter related to a health challenge. I left Chicago with plenty of time to reach my destination with daylight to spare. About 380 miles into a 594 mile trip, I stopped for a gas and restroom break and when I came out found a flat. Not just any old flat but what looked like a half inch tear on the sidewall. I won’t even go into what it took to get back on the road (thank God for grace and angels!), but by the time I was ready to hit the road again …..it was dark! I was not happy! I just sucked it up, prayed and rolled in by 10:00pm.

I was so happy that I made it. I was thinking how great it was that I wouldn’t have to drive in the dark again. Praise God! Ha! After spending a couple of days at the hospital with family, I ended up driving 75 miles from the hospital to my grandmother’s….in the dark! I then work up early the next morning and headed back to the hospital…in the dark. Finally, due to an unexpected late start and unplanned stops, I drove the last few hours of the trip back to Chicago…in the dark. By this fourth time, I was like whatever.

I’m so over it now, but know that I was pushed out of this fear. I had no choice but to press forward. I felt the fear, prayed, and did it anyway. I know I was not alone I had a car full. There was God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and angels all along for the ride! Now when it comes to driving on the highway at night, I can confidently say, No Fear Here!


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