Hi everyone,
Our oldest son had his driving learner’s permit for about 2 months now, and he’s been out learning how to drive exactly 2 times, for about an hour each time. That’s 2 whole hours of driving experience (not including video games with cars in them, playing with remote controlled cars, and riding bumper cars). For reference, he needs at least 60 hours behind the wheel before he goes for his road test. So at this rate, he’ll reach that by the year 2030.
But it actually isn’t a bad thing. Because if the last 2 hours of driving are any indication, he’ll be just fine on the road. Of course, things will likely happen has it did for many new drivers, but all I can do is supply the proper tools and knowledge to minimize those instances. And seeing how quickly he learns, I’m sure the next 58 hours will only be good for him.
And me too, I guess, as I work on my trust and letting go. Like, I know he can do it, but the fears and worry that just come as a parent sometimes stand in the way. They aren’t indicative of his skills for sure, but more my own insecurities in my ability to even teach him how to actually do it all.
Here are the readings for next week:
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Romans 8:14-17
John 14:8-17
And a video of them being read:
The Day of Pentecost of course is the day that we remember the Holy Spirit entering the church and world, and carrying on the lessons of relationship and community that came from Jesus. There are many names for the Spirit, including the Advocate and Counsellor. Basically though, I see the Spirit as God’s teachings through the life and ministry of Jesus carried out in us, who we are, and how we live life.
This doesn’t mean that we’re all 100% in line with everything that Jesus did or said. It doesn’t mean that we’re always good all the time. It doesn’t mean that we don’t need forgiveness. But it does mean that we are motivated by and drawn to this Spirit as we are guided on these paths of righteousness.
Yes, things will happen. We might even be at fault for certain things. But God continues to love us, forgive us, and trust us enough to be God’s people in this changing world.
Happy Pentecost, everyone! Have a great week!