Something funny has been happening these days. I step out of the car, lock it (with the remote), walk toward my destination, and then, suddenly feel like I didn’t lock the car. So I just walk right back to the car to make sure it’s locked. So far, every time I have come back, the car has been locked. I laugh at myself sometimes. I wonder why I bother coming back every single time (knowing somewhere in my heart that the car is locked), but it’s because I never remember locking it.
On the contrary, some days, I am too sure about locking the car (what’s that they say about being too sure again?); I walk to my destination (sometimes my destination is my home; I’m retiring for the night), and I settle down with easeness and calmness. And confidence. And assurance. Because I know I locked the car.
But then I come back to the car later (or in the morning), and I am almost shocked out of my pants. Except that sometimes I’m not wearing pants (trousers). Or maybe my pants are too tight, so I can’t really be shocked out of them. But I digress. My car isn’t locked. It’s wide open. One time, the back passenger window at the right was winded down. But my car is always safe. And so is everything in it – not that there is much anyway. I only have a box of tissue sitting on the front passenger seat. Sometimes, a few sheets of paper on the back seat.
But I cannot help but wonder, why do I even bother locking this car? It’s evident that I am not the reason why the car has not been broken into. Someone higher than me has been watching over it. Locked or unlocked, if someone wanted to, someone would break into it. But someone has not wanted to. No one has wanted to.
So He that watches over me also watches over my property. He watches over everything that concerns me. He sees to it that I am well taken care of. He sees to it that I, his unloyal, unworthy daughter, lack nothing. And even though I always falter, and I always disappoint him, and I always make mistakes, somehow, he anticipates them because He knows what I will do before I even do them. He did after all know me before I was.
My people, this is the year of joy unspeakable. Make sure nothing stops you from experiencing that God-given joy.
DISCLAIMER: This is NOT an endorsement to leave your car unlocked oooo! If you do, whatever you see, that one is your own. Let no one say Vera said….
P.S. Funmi is coming back from Naija today – after one long month. *sigh* Thank goodness! I need someone to say silly things to me. Hehehehe. If it seems as if I’m saying Funmi is silly, well…. that’s your judgement, not mine.
yes o! nothing is ever going to take my God given joy away…..
Your so on point sis with these few words-“And even though I always falter, and I always disappoint him, and I always make mistakes, somehow, he anticipates them because He knows what I will do before I even do them. He did after all know me before I was”.
Although we’re never faithful but he always is and always will..Thanks for adding some more joy to my already tiring night–xoxo
Its happend 2 mi b4 as wel…
Its just outa our hands most tyms……
LOL.. Maybe they are waitinng for when you will fall alseep in the car, so they can do small gbomogbomo on you….
Well…. thank God ir hasn’t happened yet…
Some symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and signs
* Increasing and persistent forgetfulness
* Difficulty performing familiar tasks
* Disorientation with time and place
* Poor or impaired judgment
* Putting everyday items in illogical places
….err, is someone having the first two symptoms? Any doctors in da house? LOL!
you need someone to say silly things to you? isn’t that the job of Mr ‘these shoes fit’ ?
haha
reminds me of one time i left my car open in a public parking place,
our God really is a God of infinite mercies,
lol @ Alzheimers
Hi vera,please help!!!!
How do u schedule posts?cant seem to find it on blogger.thanks as u respond asap
Well said Vera…God smiles on EVERYDAY!!! Girl, I also need some-one to say silly things to me too
Amen! He that watches over us never sleeps nor slumbers…
Wait o Vera, has my blog offended you ni? Just to let you know i am officially vexing for you!
maybe ur car resemble kabu-kabu, vera. dem no wan thief am, cos na too much wahala dem 4 carry 4 dem head. u no think am so? lol.
lol
no OCD? No? Lol
Every post of urs I read Im always left with a smile! Thank you.
You should lock your car though, allthough I agree God is watching..
If you’re worried the neighbour Vera reside…she lives in a tosh/posh hood…where you can leave your car unattended – LMAO!! Essex, Maryland is the place to be…leave your car unattended.
lol@ the disclaimer.
Top 20!
Lol he is protecting your mistakes, test and see what happens when you do it on purpose to be sure…
year of unspeakable joy- i take it u too go to RCCG?
Yeh i’ve left my car window down all nite in the south side of Chicago!!! My heart flipped in the rib cage when i got to my car.
Lol at ur disclaimer………iv been so lucky so many times like u too…Quaggar gives me jokes….alzheimers ke???? abeg o i reject it for vera…lol
Thank God for you o!
Sisi Vera, am I seeing sign of old age? 🙂
God watches over us, we thank God for that blessing
Cheers!
Only Nigerians say ‘wined’ down the glass… 🙂
my dear, my own is not that bad, its just that my remote has gone bad so i dont hear whether it has locked, so i have to go back to check, which is something i hate doing, i love stepping out of the car & walking away, like some kinda Transporter…hehehe
At first i was gonna say OCD, but i guess i’ll go wit ur theory.
this has happened to mii numerous times
and it is a miracle cuz the University of Houston is not located in a safe neighbourhood one time the door was even slightly ajar
God is good to us oooo
even when we don’t realize it
Funms: Hold on to it, dear. That really is the only kinda joy that lasts.
Trybes: Awwww. I’m happy to have added some joy to your life today. The good thing is God is always faithful.
My Hands: Yes, it is always out of her hands. It’s both scary and comforting at the same time.
Danny: You don kolo finish!! I don’t even know what gbomogbomo means, but e go work for you oh! As I fine reach…???
Quagger: LOL! Just thank your lucky stars that I’m not next to you. Or else, I for just reward you with three hot slaps.
Webround: LOL. Poor Mr. Shoes. Una no go leave am abi? Hehehe. Anyway, Mr. Shoes has another job, don’t worry. LOL
Optimistic Alyzz: Don’t mind Quaggar with the Alzheimer’s thing. Infinite mercies are totally awesome!!!!
Qmoney: I’ll come to your blog to answer your question once I post this.
ShonaVixen: What about Afro? The babe sounds like silliness is the only thing that comes out of her mouth.
Write Freak: Ewo!! Biko, forgive me oh. Your blog has definitely NOT offended me. I barely have time to blog trot. When I do have time, I just check out the most recently updated blogs. I’m sorry. Will keep you in a special part of my mind. 🙂
FFF: Don’t insult my Fotunatus oh! Yes, that’s the name I call my car. He’s a fine boy oooo. Correct oyinbo pikin
Adaeze: Hehehe. Funny enough, I wondered if it’s OCD, but I quickly dismissed that thought. Me, OCD? Mba nu!
My Own Thing: LOL. No oh! I no dey for that one oh. If you leave your car unattended/unlocked, that one na your own yawa.
Blogoratti: I had to do a disclaimer now!! I no wan pesin to go leave their car unlocked because Vera said God is watching.
WordSmith: Hahahahaha. You’re a mad woman. You want me to purposely leave my car unattended, just to know what God would do ehn? Craze girl. Hmmm. This is something nice to blog about.
Tigeress: Yes, ma’am, I do go to RCCG. Fun place. I’ve heard lotsa unflattering gists about the South side of Chicago.
Juiceegal: Thank you, my sister! Don’t mind Quagger. Mad pikin. Who told him that fine babes dey get Alzheimer’s? LOL
Olufunke: Hahaha. No! These are not signs of old age oh. These are signs of ehm… let’s call it evidence of good living. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
Tobenna: Nope. That’s what I thought too. But Americans actually say so too. The word itself is right. I actually checked it out in the dictionary.
Baroque: Hehehe. It does feel good to step outta the car and just walk away, doesn’t it?? Funny, my remote acts crazy and doesn’t make noise sometimes, so I have to walk back too to check if it actually locked or not.
Pink Lips: Hehehehe. All of una don kolo finish. My theory definitely sticks.
Kafo: Slightly ajar? Oh, wow! You try oooo. Abi should I say God try ooo!
*thinking* Why do I find myself agreeing with FFF?
Liked the fact that you left the glass “wined” down. That’s a true sign of your Naija-ness.
Anyway, remeber that wise saying of old: Trust in God but lock your car door!
My friend is this how you will always forget to lock the Range? Maybe i shouldnt buy it till i am sure of ur ”door locking skills”.lol
LOOOL@2days rantings ‘trust in God bt lock ur car door’ TRUE!take it2d church!God wil neva com down2carryout our respnsibilities4us bt if we err ignorantly he cn mercifully cover up.ma 1st tym on d legendary vera’s blog hope u rivet ma attention
If you’ll pay me, I’ll come check it for you every evening after you “lock” it 😀
Thank God for His infinite mercies!! 🙂
buy a new car and park it anywhere in lagos and see
Funmi if u heard whar Vera said about u…hmmmmmmmmm
Lol…did u have to put the disclaimer..u tew funny
Thank goodness that God watches over us and our property always.
I love the message of this post; thanks for sharing it. Maintaining a joyful attitude isn’t easy, but when we think on what He has done, we can find reasons to be joyful and thankful.
the window was *wound* down abi u poured wine down your window lol
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Naughty Eyes: That’s a wise saying of old for real? Never heard. But nice to know sha…
Temmy Tayo: LOL! Don’t just use this post as an excuse to deny me of my Range oo! Biko, send forth my range before I go vex kpata kpata.
Wellsaba: You don come oh. Which one be legendary na? Anyway, thank you for stopping by. You know what? I will prove you all wrong about that your theory. Just wait till my next post.
K9: Well, I look forward to the day I’ll have enough money to pay someone to come and look @ my door after I’ve “locked” it. LOL. Until then, God has to continue doing it.
1 + The One: Yes ooo! Thank God indeed.
Ibiluv: LOL!!! Now, do we have to go and test this in Lagos? Maryland is enough proof for me. No be say I no trust Lagos oh, but uhm….
Pink Satin: I had to oh, my sister! E get as people dey do. Someone might just go and leave their car open because Vera said God watches over unlocked cars. I no dey for that one abeg
Good Naija Girl: You’re right. Maintaining a joyful attitude is soooo difficult. When things are not going the way they’re supposed to be going, maintaining a joyful attitude is almost impossible.
Ola: LOL. My fault. I misspelled the ‘winded.’ I confused myself and everyone else.
FFF: Thanks for the info, babe.
I’m telling u..it is when u feel so sure about something that u could actually be mistaken. Thank God for his protection oh!!!
aww, happy birthday to your mom