joyride

joy⋅ride 1.a pleasure ride in an automobile, esp. when the vehicle is driven recklessly or used without the owner's permission.   There is another way to interpret, or apply, the term "joyride".  It's interesting to me that the familiar meaning is not a positive one.  The picture you get is of a teenager absconding with the family sedan late one night after his folks are asleep.  He might pick up a few buddies and tear through some back roads at speeds that test the adhesion of tires and the limits of centrifugal force.  But you and I can enjoy a joyride routinely.  In the private bubble of our vehicle's cabin we can set our thoughts, our prayers, our praise on our Creator/Savior/Helper (The Lord Himself!)  Rather than driving recklessly we can drive reverently and claim that time as holy time.  Especially when we drive alone, there is a great opportunity to reflect on the events of the day or prepare for the upcoming activities before us.  Without inhibition or fear of embarassment we can sing to the Lord.  We can even pray out loud if we want to.  I hope you enjoy many opportunities for joyrides with Jesus.  Even the daily commute can be joyful.    2 Kings 10:15 Now when he departed from there, he met Jehonadab the son of Rechab, coming to meet him; and he greeted him and said to him, "Is your heart right, as my heart is toward your heart?" And Jehonadab answered, "It is." Jehu said, "If it is, give me your hand." So he gave him his hand, and he took him up to him into the chariot. 16 Then he said, "Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD." So they had him ride in his chariot.   blessings, Rob Smith