Blind Spots

SERIES: Wisdom (3 of 6)
Blind Spots

As a teenager, my daughter caught the bug to drive, so she got a job to pay for her insurance and we did parent-taught driver’s ed. One of the first things she really caught onto was checking her blind spots before changing lanes. As a matter of fact, I had to teach her how to glance over her shoulder because she was turning her whole body to make sure she didn’t miss anything. 

In life, we have blind spots, too...places where danger is hidden if we don’t know where to look. My daughter learned to check her blind spot before changing lanes because she chose to listen when I pointed out a blind spot to her. Who do you have in your life that you allow to point out your blind spots?  Who could tell you, “That house IS a lot nicer than what you have, but do really need to go increase your debt for that right now?” or “You would be a GREAT fit for that position, but what about the extra time away from your family?” or “Dude, you’re married. Hanging out like that is not a good idea”? Along these same lines, who would stick with you and help you if you messed up big time?

Last week we read a quote that said a wise person chooses teachability, and that means choosing NOT to be ignorant.  Few of us would say, “I choose ignorance”, so here is a question to consider: “Who have you chosen as a close friend and what do you allow them to ask/point out in your life?” Looking back on his younger life, King Solomon said this, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” 

On the job, you rely on your fellow officers to have your back and cover your blind spots. I continue to pray for your protection and theirs as you serve. This week I am praying that your friends would do the same for the blind spots in your life and that they would stick by your side even if a blind spot catches you off guard.  Solomon said it well when he said, “PITY anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” 

Your service is appreciated,
Pastor Rob

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Links to other posts in this series: Week 1, Week 2, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6