Let's hope tonight turns out to be relatively short when it comes to writing.  Seems like my efforts get longer as we go along.  I also noticed that not too many people are still reading here.  That's really fine by me.  There are no expectations of this site breaking any new literary ground.  We will keep putting stuff out here on the odd chance someone stumbles upon the blog.  Most of what is written is just a way to put things down for me to see.  A lot of it is the thinking out loud process.  Maybe it can remain a sense of therapy for my mind even if it doesn't reach anyone else.  It may also be true that blogs are on the way out.  Only those with some commercial appeal will survive as we move forward.  So we will soldier on regardless.


My daughter is into her second week without a car now.  A deer ran right into the front of her former vehicle while she was coming home from town.  I took her back to school a week ago.  We are still waiting for all of the paperwork and such to finish with our insurance.  Her automobile is a complete loss.  This means she is dependent on her college friends for transportation.  She is doing as well with it as I would.  Neither of us enjoy leaning on others in that way.  We want the freedom to go and come as we please.  I would much rather drive when accompanying someone on a trip or errand.  Being so dependent on the schedule of another person is not pleasant to my system.  We have that trait in common.  But most of us enjoy our independence.  Sometimes we take it to extremes.


Human beings do want to do life on their terms.  We get that in our genes.  It really is not an awful thing on the surface.  It does become an issue when we get so caught up in our life we neglect or even forget the grace to depend on God.  Adam and Eve began this habit years ago.  They decided to try life without obedience to God.  It cost them dearly.  We still pay the price today.  Even those who follow Jesus are not immune from this character flaw.  How many go along doing their thing while asking God to bless their efforts?  We know what is expected so we trudge through our days without any thought of God having other plans.  Being independent is a mark of maturity in some areas.  But be sure it is also a temptation to be so free of dependency we miss out on God's guidance.  Maybe we can learn lessons of patience or grace when we remain open to God's activity.  God knows more of us could use those experiences to shape our character.  


But just know my search is getting more intent on finding a new car for her.  Too much dependence for her may be dangerous.  It could be for me if one isn't found soon!


Bro. Trey