Louise Nelson Poet Personification

Don'T Grab the Steering Wheel While God Is Driving

don't grab the steering wheel 
while God is driving the car
just put your trust in Him 
that you will travel very far
we have a tendency to pray on things 
but of them we won't let go
we keep worrying about the problems 
and won't let God run the show
instead of looking at the Lord 
we keep looking at the load
we need to keep our eyes on God 
and not on the road
so don't grab the steering wheel 
while God is in the driver's seat
just be prepared to remain a passenger 
until the journey is complete

there's no person too insignificant 
and there's no problem that's too great
God's always on time, He's seldom early 
but He never arrives late
so just sit back and enjoy the road trip 
that is your life
and place all in the hands of your mechanic 
Jesus the Christ
don't worry if you get a flat 
Father God has a spare in the back
and don't worry if you run out of gas 
the Holy Ghost has a full spiritual flask
and don't fret if you happen to a make a wrong turn
just consider it a lesson in life that you've learned

don't grab the steering wheel 
while God is driving the SUV
just make sure you have on your seat belt 
for the road of life tends to be bumpy
you won't need a navigational system nor a GPS
just trust in God to steer you safely through all of your mess
don't worry about the insurance 
and you've already passed inspection
just don't try to be a back seat driver 
and give God any directions
the road of life may twist and turn 
down some valleys and over some dales
but as long as you stay prayerful 
you might miss that exit going to hell
and if you get stuck in traffic 
there's no need to feel overwhelmed
be anxious over nothing 
remember God is at the helm

so hand over the keys to your life 
and let God take the wheel
and believe He will guide you 
towards those eternal Elysian Fields
so don't grab the steering wheel 
while God is driving the van
as He'll get you to your final destination 
according to His master plans

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March 14, 2011 at 10:01 PM This poem spoke to my life in such a major way. I really want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. God Bless You! Rev. Lewis (Princeton Theological Seminary).

Mary Duhart February 16, 2009 at 3:37 PM Amen to that. Another great powerful write and I love that catchy title. I know as long as God is in control everything will turn out all right. Great write continue to share.

John Rhinem December 30, 2008 at 2:19 PM Well, you have to have "Faith" I believe~and what I mean by that is, that you believe that every moment of your life, is directed by "The Hands of 'God!'"~Every word you speak~every breath that you take~from the very day that you were born!!~i do not believe in accidents?! Nor do i believe in chance?! Nor did King David~Nor did "Christ!"~Nor did sooo many others!!!~"Faith, Is The Car!!!"~"Another Beautiful Write Of Inspiration Dear Precious & Beautiful louise Nelson~Love To You Always~John!":)