Just hours before I was basking in the beauty of the sunset as it hit the water and sparkled. There is always something so amazing about being on the boat with G, fishing and watching the sun go down. It is as though it adds a whole new dimension to beauty.
The minute my eye caught a glimpse I put my pole down and turned to take it all in, the sun, Jesus, and G. It was the most beautiful sight and one my soul needed.
I took full advantage of the peace and quiet and beauty to pray and thank the Lord for being ever so present in the life of my family and for this time of “getting to know” one another again while the boys are away.
And this is where God Himself becomes even more amazing. As I sat there spending time talking to the Lord, I remember so specifically praying and praising Him for the safe travel thus far, for me and the boys, G, His dad, and my family. I asked for His protective hand to stay upon each of us as we traveled to our final destinations.
Now fast forward about three hours later…
I am in the ditch, my airbags are out, On Star is talking to me and I am in complete shock and panic. I have no idea what happened, if I am hurt, and what just hit me. G makes his way to my car, opens the door, reaches in grabs me to calm me down and says, “Baby you are okay, a deer hit you.” I never even saw it!
But, I saw the hand of God as He revealed His protective hand upon me. Though my car is in the junk yard in a town 4 hours away, I am alive, my boys were not with me, the deer is dead, my soreness is going away, and God’s hand was, is and will forever be upon me. For that I am eternally grateful.
Jesus it does not matter what happens, You are there. You never left my side and I know You never will. In moments like these it is the reality of Your presence, protection, beauty and Holiness that make You even more amazing. Thank You for the work of Your hands. Amen
