Galatians 2: 17-21

19: For through the law I died to the law
21: I do not nullify the grace of God; for if justification comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing.

Lord, I understand now. In your eyes it doesn't matter if I run a stop sign or  go over the speed limit. You are more concerned with matters of the heart. As You say, I am not subject to the laws of man, but to Your laws. I must love my neighbor as myself. I must love continuously and without a reason to love. In order to lead others closer to You, I must not be afraid. I must dare to be different and not conform to the ideals set forth by this world. It won't be easy, but it wasn't easy for You to die for me. Maybe because You loved me so much, loved everyone so much, and yet I remember Your words in the garden of Gesthemane, if it is Your will Father, take this cup from my lips so that I may not drink it, and die. Ok, so You didn't say that per se, however You had a hard time listening to Your own Father's will. It's a relief that the Greatest Example of humanity on Earth struggled with this. Although my tasks may be hard, I need to learn to accept it. I need to accept it. I find it hard to explain why the smoke can be a blessing, yet I know that everything that comes from you is a blessing. Lord, watch over the firemen and all Your people in the surrounding area. May the smoke clear and the fire be extinguished. I pray for everyone that is or was affected by the smoke and ask you to bless them and protect their lungs. Thank you Lord for the amazing day, and life that you have put me in. I ask that you watch over me and send the Holy Spirit to lead me into the role you have destined to be mine.

                   Forever and always, Your daughter,
                                Ashley. Amen.