"Jesus Take The Wheel"

"Jesus Take The Wheel"

She had a lot on her mind and she didn't pay attention
She was going way too fast
Before she knew it she was spinning on a thin black sheet of glass
She saw both their lives flash before her eyes
She didn't even have time to cry
She was so scared
She threw her hands up in the air

Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this on my own I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
Jesus take the wheel

This song has a special meaning to me. It reminds me to always keep my faith because that is one of the most important things in my life. I was baptized as a baby and I grew up Catholic. I’ve always had faith, but not as strong as what I have now. In the last year I’ve had a couple rough patches, and going through those times I have grown tremendously in my faith. I have put my trust in God to help me get through those rough patches.

                Last December I had surgery at U of M Children’s Hospital.  I had a heart procedure and I was scared out of my mind. Having any kind of surgery is scary, but this was my first one and I didn’t know what to except. The doctor told me it was going to be a pretty long surgery and that there are always risks, but that everything should be fine. I prayed to God that the surgery would go well and I know my family did too. In the end, the surgery went well and I completely believe it was because of my faith in God. I am so grateful for the outcome and this is one thing that strengthen my faith.

                I know I’ve talked about my friend who passed away in some of my other blogs, but I believe this is another situation where my faith became stronger. At my friend’s prayer service, at church, so many friends and community members attended the service. I needed a big support system and I definitely got that. So many people supported me and were there for me. I was truly blessed to have that and I still am. It’s the best feeling in the world to have a big support system and knowing that people are willing to do anything for you in a time of need.

                Sometimes I take for granted my faith and forget how blessed I am. Everyone goes through ups and downs, but it’s about having faith that everything will be okay. To trust God. The situation might seem hopeless at the time, but having faith can truly help you get through anything. I put my faith in God’s hands and I believe all the good and the bad days are a gift from God and each good or bad day strengthens me. Each day is a truly blessing.