E-Brake! E-Brake!

I had my final theory test for driving the other day, and I was really apprehensive before the test. This wasnt just a normal test. This was the 2nd time I was taking the same test, having failed the first time round. I had not prepared for it at all except on the day itself, where i spent a while literally flipping through the pages of the textbook. I planned more to go to the driving center and top up my account so i could book the next test, rather than going down to pass the test.

"EHHHHH jc i really think you're going to fail leh!" - Liyun

Yes, even I myself did not expect myself to pass. However, as I anxiously did last-minute cramming, I decided to put my faith in the Lord. So I prayed. Many times. Before the test. During the test (serious!), and right before I submitted my answers. I put my faith, my trust and my future into the hands of the Lord. I didn't really knew what to pray for, since I felt that praying to pass was out of the question.

But then, as I prayed, somehow I gained confidence. I become more sure; there was a feeling that said "You're gonna make it". I started to visualize myself passing. To imagine and to dream of passing, and the things I would do after it. My knowledge might be limited, but I couldnt shake the feeling that this was it.

Our God is a faithful God, I began thanking Him in advance for what he was about to do -

Which he did.

I passed.

The questions were super easy, I knew the answer to everyone. Almost nothing I memorised came out, but nothing I skipped came out. Questions were random, and by the grace of God, I aced the test.

Jehovah Shammah.

God is always with us. Even though we don't always deserve to be blessed, he shows us grace. Grace is free and undeserved, but He gives it to us anyway. Exceedingly and abundantly, above everything. Indeed, He provides, and He redeems. He is faithful, ever-giving, and ever-loving.

Seek first the kingdom of God, and all shall be added onto you.

No matter what situation we are in, if we take the time to pray, to seek God, to ask him for wisdom, for help, for deliverance, he will answer our prayers. To seek him in dire straits is a sacrifice, a sign of unwavering faith, and this does not go unnoticed. Yes, my example and trial might have been a minor one compared to the many others we face in our daily lives, but if God cares and loves us so much as to even bless us in the small things, I fear for our enemies and the bigger problems in life.

I shall show that my driving knowledge is not hopeless by making an analogy. I think seeking God is like braking (Hence the title). When we're travelling the wrong way, too fast, or our vehicle functions oddly or situations become dangerous, we slow down and brake. We brake to change direction, to make a U-turn, or to wait for cars to pass by. We stop to get out to inspect the vehicle, or when traffic lights turn red during our journey. Whenever something happens in our life, we should do likewise - Brake, stop, and seek God. Regardless of whether we're going the wrong way, unsure, going too fast, or in dire circumstances, the basic principle is to brake, or to seek God. Our journey in life will be fraught with many problems, just like the many junctions or opposing roads as we drive along the road. Braking and stopping is a necessity. If not, we will die. Likewise, if we do not seek God, and rely on our own strength instead, chances are that we will fail.

What many non-Christians can do, we can also do. What many Christians do, non-Christians aren't always able to do.
We can do all things through Christ who strengths us.

Seeking God is a necessity. It is important. And it works. So put your faith in the Lord and start visuallizing the miracles he can do for you. Start imagining how He will impact your life and others, and how He will lead us to victory. And start thanking him in advance for the things He is about to do. For He doesn't disappoint.

Do all things for God, with God, and through God .

Thanks for reading!

(Special thanks to Liyun for encouraging and supporting me during the last minute cramming session and after that, thanks a lot =D)