Call me crazy, weird, boring, and the like (most of those are probably true), but there is nothing better than driving down a new road while listening to my favorite Jesus music. You cannot convince me of anything more fun. Driving makes me feel closer to God in many different ways. I'm so thankful that I live in the 21st century (and that my parents let me borrow their cars). I shall now proceed to list the 5 amazing reasons why driving helps me feel closer to God. (Lowkey crying right now because DRIVING IS MY FAVORITE AND I JUST WANT TO DRIVE ALL THE TIME I THINK I MIGHT HAVE AN OBSESSION I'M NOT SURE).
1.) Zoning Out
I love driving on country roads and discovering new places, but there's something about driving 70mph down a highway. It allows you to go into autopilot and just think about, well, life. It's not often that we get time, in our busy lives, to just think. But somehow, even if I'm on my way to an important meeting or event, the drive on the way there allows me to sort things out in my head. And I love that special time to just think.
2.) Alone Time
Driving with people can be so much fun, but sometimes driving alone allows me to be myself. I can sing, dance, talk to myself like a wack-o, and not get judged for any of it. A car is like a little bubble of solitude where you can lock yourself in and be away from the world for a little while.
3.) Jesus Music
The car sound system just makes music so much better. Especially since the bass can get turned up so high. Whenever I buy some new music, I can't wait to go for a drive. My Beats don't compare to the shake of the car when the bass gets a bumpin'. When a worship song comes on through that aux cord...I start crying and singing to the top of my lungs. (I literally cry. Don't judge me. The worship is real). When some Gospel Rap comes through, be assured that I'm rapping all the words and doing the whip in the driver's seat. I also may head-bang a little bit when Skillet comes on...
4.) New Places
Who doesn't love traveling? It's so awesome to discover a road with a beautiful view, or a road that seems like a secret place in Narnia, or a road that takes you off-road. Sometimes it's fun to daydream and drive through the city, gazing at all the unique shops and people. What better way to discover the word than in the safety of your vehicle? Driving gives me an appreciation for the beautiful landscapes God has provided us with.
5.) Vehicles In General
All in all, I find anything with an engine super intriguing. The sound, the power, the way they work- it's amazing and wonderful. Being able to drive a car and know about the responsibility (and fun) that comes with it makes me feel like quite a special little human. I could be driving a lemon car and I'd feel like one of the happiest people on Earth. It definitely makes me grateful to God for the knowledge He has given us.
Maybe I am a weird person, but I feel like other people have the same love for being on the road. So, if you need me, I'll be out driving somewhere, singing "Oceans" to the top of my lungs.
