Here's my story...
It was time to purchased new tires for my Honda CR-V. It was well over the total mileage so I figured I would go ahead and get the tires. Because we do a lot of traveling I decided not to get BRAND NEW tires so I got some GOOD USED tires. I've done it before, so I didn't see any harm in getting some GOOD USED tires.
As the mechanic begin to take my old tires off he noticed that the tires weren't wearing properly and suggest I get an all wheel alignment since I was getting a new set of tires. He even recommended a good place for me to get the alignment done. I thanked him for letting me know what was needed. Once he was done, I paid for the tires and left.
I was happy I got new tires on the car. My tires are perfect, driving is smooth and no more slipping and sliding on the roads. I felt safe driving in the rain, which is very important to me. The next weekend I decided to go ahead and get the wheel alignment. My husband and I pulled up to the repair shop, let the mechanic know what we needed and he said it would be at least a two hour wait. So, we decided to take a walk to KFC to have dinner and browse in Habitat Resale Store. We found a bike for Max and pushed it back to the shop.
Just as he said, it was ready when we returned. Excited that NOW, the alignment is done and our tires will now have long life. Well, little did we know there was something else going on. I noticed when we went over a bump, hole, and or rail road tracks, the back of the car would sway like a fish tail. I was like, "What in the world is going on with the car NOW!" So, I took to Google to diagnosis what was wrong. During my research, most mechanics either said you needed to get a wheel alignment or have the rear differential mount checked. I told my husband something was going on and what I found on Google. He said to take it back to the shop where we got the alignment.
Doing what I was instructed to do, I took the car back to the shop to get checked out. The mechanic drove the car and told me the alignment was good. He even showed me under the car how everything was connected and aligned. But, the one thing he did notice was that the Differential Mount had a little play in it and suggest we have our mechanic check it out. I told him that we were not having this problem until we got the wheel alignment. He said, ma'am, often times when one thing is fixed, other issues are uncovered. That was a prophetic moment for me... I was like WOW!.. that is so true in the spirit as well.
Often times when we are dealing with one issue and we take the spiritual time we need to deal with it, something else that has been lingering is revealed.
When I was working through my eating disorder of Bulimia, I had no idea the spirit of insecurity was lying beneath it all. All I thought I was dealing with was me not wanting to gain weight and not having a big butt. But the real issue was insecurity and acceptance. Once Bulimia was no longer an issue for me, I began dealing with WHY I was insecure and why I wash having a hard time accepting myself the way I was.
I started on my spiritual journey to wholeness and now I am no longer dealing with any of those issues.
What do you do when your wheel alignment reveals some more crazy in your life?
1. Acknowledge that it exist
2. Identify the root of the REAL problem
3. Begin working through those feelings when the feelings arise.
4. Do your spiritual work by releasing it to the Lord
5. Walk in the newness you've discovered in you.
Don't ignore symptoms when they arise. Get it checked out, deal with it, don't sweep it under the rug. It could be detrimental to your spiritual and natural walk.
Remember to Find Peace Within
Be blessed,
Ms. Lisa
