Anyway, when my brother was born I was 3 1/2 years old. At that point in my life I decided I was now a big sister and deserved to have the keys to the car. So, I asked my dad for the keys! Talk about getting a head start! My brother never stood a chance - the corvette was claimed early! (Don't worry - he is getting dad's old drag racing car which is TOTALLY cool!)
Dennis and I have been "piddling" with cleaning parts and repainting minor things (the engine, inside of the hood, etc). We need to rebuild the carburetor, get a new mufflers, gas tank, and radiator. Probably about $1000 investment - which isn't bad for an original, numbers matching 1971 Corvette to get her running. She won't be pristine as she needs a new paint job, but it will be fun to ride in it again, but this time in the driver's seat rather than behind the driver's seat!
Isn't a car restoration a lot like what we do daily in our walk with Christ? Sometimes we just need to clean up a few things in our lives, other times we need to totally replace things (resentment, anger, ways of thinking). The list goes on.
I know, I started off not being spiritual, but I couldn't help it by the time I got to the end. When God shows you something, sometimes you just have to write it down so you don't forget.
God, continue to restore me day by day as I walk with you. Help me clean up certain areas of my life that are not quite where you want them and help uproot the things that need to totally be redone and replaced.
Thank you for loving me even though my spirit isn't as pristine as I'm sure You'd like!
