A lesson learned from a nail in my tire.

Driving home after work yesterday, I discovered I had a nail in my tire, I could hear it thumping as I drove on the road. So, I drove to the tire place to get it repaired. As the tire guy looked at my tire he asked for the unlock key so they could remove, repair and replace the tire. After searching for it, It became apparent that I did not have the unlock key. The car was a preowned car when I purchased it, and never having needed the unlock key before, I now realized the car did not have one. I called the dealership and somewhat frustratedly spoke with the sales manager, thinking MAYBE I just didn't know where the unlock key was located. I was told sometimes the preowned cars don't come with an unlock key. NOW they tell me. I could purchase one from their parts department, which closed at 6:00. It was now about 5:45 and the dealership was clear across town, not to mention I had no way of getting there. SO, I called Brant, who was just getting out of court . . . in Madison, about an hour away and he came to my rescue. So this morning we will need to go and purchase an unlock key so I have the tire repaired.


As I sit here this morning, remembering the frustration and thinking of the “what ifs” that could have happened, I realized how very present my Abba was through out this event. I was never in any real danger – inconvenienced but never in danger. Everyone I dealt with was very patient and kind, even with my ranting. There is a solution, the tire will get fixed and I will now have the unlock key I need – should I ever really need it at some future time. I realize now, that rather than letting the situation rob me of my peace, I could just as easily have turned to Him, resting in the assurance that He has me covered. There are certainly worse things than being inconvenienced by a nail in my tire, and I need to keep things in perspective. I'm reminded of a life's lesson I've had to learn and relearn time and time again.

The storm won't last, remember Who is in the boat with me and that He has promised to get me to the other side.