When the airbag light is on.

God teaches me lessons everyday. Today was no exception. I struggle with fear. Fear of getting lost in a car. Fear of losing control of a situation. Fear of making a wrong choice. Fear of not knowing the truth. FEAR. In my new Bible study, "Overcoming our hurts, habits and hangups" I am learning how much I need God. Back to the airbag situation...my daughter's airbag light came on in her car. I called the mechanic about it and he explained that a computer machine has to be connected to it to diagnose the problem or cause. I made an appt to get it checked and then the immediate fear thing started. It the light is on it means the airbags will not work. I start into the automatic be in control of everything Mom cycle. I start doing the what if thing. I start thinking about a wreck happening. I start getting overcome with anxiety. I am losing it. "For God did not give a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. II Timothy 1:7. Why do I become so fearful? What am I really afraid of? What has happened to me to make this happen? Why cannot I not stop fear? God is working on me. He has begun a work in me that isn't finished. He has a plan for me. He knew I was going to struggle with fear...long before I was even born. He knew things would happen to me or around me that would effect my understanding of control. HE KNEW. I CAN LET GO. What happens if I let go? Will I be shocked? Will I be disappointed? Will I make it? Will I feel guilty? Will I feel like..... I made an appt to get the airbag light checked on. It isn't an instant fix. It doesn't solve the problem right now. I cannot make the airbag problem go away myself. BUT, I can take the car to the right mechanic...let him hook his computer up to it and decide what the problem is...give me the answer and then tell me how much it cost to repair it. I can also give God my fear today, take my heart to Him, let Him see what the problem is....and then tell me IT IS FREE TO REPAIR IT. But, I must let go and trust him with it. Is your airbag light on?