Adjust the Seat

 by Macy Johnson

“Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust,

who does not look to the proud,

to those who turn aside to false gods.”

(Psalm 40:4 NIV)

 

On the way home from camping at Watson Mill Bridge State Park, I looked over at my husband, Jeff, and commented, “I feel like I’m sitting in a hole!” My neck was tight from straining to see over the steering wheel. “Maybe you just need to adjust your seat,” he replied.

 

The next morning, I opened the driver’s side door and started pushing on the buttons on the side of the seat. As if by magic, the seat moved up and forward. It was exactly what I needed. I climbed into my Tahoe, adjusted the mirrors to the new seat height, and drove to the doctor’s office for my appointment.

 

I felt like I was driving a new car! I could see the hood, the road, everything in my path so much better. A smile crossed my lips as I noticed I was not stressed and drove confidently under the speed limit. Could adjusting the car seat really make that much of a difference?

 

What other adjustments do I need to make in my everyday life? Abandon my will. Surrender my desires. Yield my thoughts. All of that requires faith, a rock-solid faith in God, who will take care of me. Oswald Chambers reminded me, “The salvation of God is deliverance out of self entirely into union with Himself.” Therein is the biggest, most important adjustment required.

 

I transformed myself from a little-old-lady driving a truck, to a more confident Nana piloting a Limo! A few simple adjustments were necessary. Heart adjustments are required for deeper, permanent renovations.

 

I will adjust my mind, my plans, my days to God’s will. I hope you will, too!