We've all heard the saying "Don't blow a gasket", but today I found out what that really means. I took my car in for it's annual inspection, which expires on Friday, and the mechanic tells me that I have oil in my radiator where there is suppose to be only water or coolant. He goes on to say that it is probably a blown head gasket. I'm no mechanic, but even I know that is bad. I had a minor breakdown and the nice owner offered to bring me home so they could investigate the problem. They will do a pressure test to see where and what exactly is leaking.
It got me thinking about the "pressure tests" I have in my life and how to live without "blowing a gasket". This Bible verse came to mind.
And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27
That's what happens to me more often than I'd like to admit. When I'm under pressure, I get angry or "blow a gasket", and like my car, stuff that doesn't belong in my life starts flowing and things get really gunked up. This is not the way God intended it to be. These verses in James explain.
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
So the next time I'm tempted to "blow a gasket", like when they call and tell me how much it's going to cost to fix my car, I'm going to try to remember that my endurance is growing and be joyful! How about you?
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Our family is good as "blowing gaskets". Even Charlie has the knack. If his toy doesn't do what he wants, he throws himself down on the floor crying. Next time I will remember he is building endurance. (For me that is... Ha!)
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