What a mercy that the Lord has granted you such a signal favour in your driving lesson! You confess that you conquered the roundabouts when you feared you could not, and this is a little picture of how our God delights to give strength to the worm Jacob. He says, "Fear not, for I will help thee," and then He makes your very anxiety a foil to display His faithfulness. Let this increase your confidence in Him who bids us cast all our care upon Him, for He careth for you.
Now that you have tasted success, be careful not to let the vultures come down upon your sacrifice of praise. You thanked those who prayed, but chiefly render thanksgiving to the Lord, for every good and perfect gift cometh from above. When you felt behind the wheel that you might fail, it was His hand that steadied yours. Draw near to Him, then, with a heart all aflame with gratitude, and you shall find that He draws near to you. Prayer and praise must never be separated, they are like the two cherubim on the ark. As you have asked of Him, now let the garment of praise cover you from head to foot, hiding all thought of your own ability and giving Him all the glory.
And let this small conquest teach you to drive out every remaining fear concerning greater trials. The Israelites feared the iron chariots of the Canaanites, but when God said, "Thou shalt drive them out," their dread was turned to courage. You, too, have no cause for terror when the Lord is your helper. Whether it be a roundabout, a temptation, or a season of deep affliction, the blood of the Lamb is your conquering weapon. Trust in that, and you shall overcome. Go forward, then, with a merry heart, and let your song be, "Praise the Lord, for His mercy endureth for ever."