Cruising for a Bruising
If we drive a car too fast, we are cruising for a bruising. Possible results include:
- A speeding ticket
- A wreck
- Injury or death
Cruising for a bruising means headed for trouble.
Our behavior works against us.
- Parents, teachers, or others in authority punish us.
- People we insult or bully injure us.
- Natural or logical consequences cause temporary or permanent pain.
Cruising for a bruising hurts in several ways.
- Physical: Actual bruises or other injuries to our bodies
- Emotional: Conflicts or losses
- Spiritual: Lack of or a poor relationship with God
- Financial: Reduction or total loss of economic resources
- Mental: Decreased abilities
Many people shorten this expression to cruisin for a bruisin.
However we say it, the meaning remains the same. We suffer the costs of the trouble we pursue. If we don’t straighten up and fly right, we must face the music.
God forgives when we repent of our misbehavior.
We receive a new beginning, a fresh start. However, we must choose. Do we want to keep cruising for a bruising or turn to Jesus for healing and eternal life?
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord” (Acts 3:19 NIV).
Thanks to Laura Leathers and the ladies in her Women on Mission group for the suggestion. Image by Rico Löb from Pixabay
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8 thoughts on “Cruising for a Bruising”
I have heard this phrase for as long as I can remember, Diana, and I love how you made us think about it not just in the physical way, but spiritually as well. Well done!
Thank you, Martha. My dad frequently used this one when he saw anyone headed the wrong direction.
I heard this warning a lot when I was young. Love your application and Scripture!
Thank you, Tracy. I received this warning a lot too. Although I didn’t like to hear it, it prevented much pain.
Like Tracy Crump, I heard this saying a lot when I was young. 🙂 I’m thankful God gives us warnings and the opportunity to change our behavior. Have a blessed day!
I’m also thankful for godly parents who steered us away from poor decisions and toward our loving Savior, Melissa. I pray all is well for you and yours.
I think I heard this one more than you Diana! When Dad said this our ears perked up and we paid attention. So thankful we had parents who loved us enough to see the danger ahead and gave us warning so we didn’t always get the bruising!
We both received our fair share of warnings, Gail. But, like you, I’m so thankful for them. We were blessed with the best in parents.