Here is a picture of my car as of yesterday afternoon...
Let me start by saying, no one was hurt. Not even a sign of whiplash. The truck I hit didn't even have a scratch on it.
I think a few people in my life would like to know what happened, so here it is. Right
or wrong, the light turned yellow in a 50mph intersection... I would
have gone through the light, but the people in front of me decided not
to. I tried to change lanes, but someone was in my blind spot leaving me
not enough time to slam on my breaks and stop without hitting the
people in-front of me. It was my fault. If I would have just begun to stop completely, without trying to change lanes, I would have been just fine.
What stinks: My car is damaged. And I really like my car. I don't want to have to get a new one any time soon... I am without my car for a few days... I was late to work... I could have gone shopping with my mom and sister that morning instead... Why did I leave that house at just that moment...
What's AWESOME: I didn't get charged with anything. I
will still have a clear record after this is all said and done! No one
was injured! No damage was done to the other person's vehicle. I still
got all of my tasks done at work that day! The
air bags didn't deploy! It just so happened to be the day my dad could
come and get me even though he was at work! Insurance will pay for the
repairs. And the damage, to my current knowledge, appears to be minimal. Did I mention I didn't get a ticket and this doesn't go on my record?????? :)
While I was sitting in my car waiting for the cop to show up, I began to hyperventilate. I've never experienced anything like that before, and I've never witnessed someone having a panic attach... It was freaky. My entire face went numb. As I was sitting there panicking in my car, I began to thank God for His protection, and I told Him I trusted Him. No matter what went on with my car, the police, etc... I Trust You Jesus.
This is where the song for today's entry comes from. I really pulled this one out of the archives. It was one of my favorite songs growing up, and I didn't even really get what the words meant at that point in my life. But it is a great reminder today.
I'll Trust You Jesus. In the chorus of this song it says, "For every situation that has tried to make me doubt. You've anointed me, given faith to me, so my Lord I'll trust in You..." These words really hit me this morning as I was thinking about the events of yesterday... I was totally thinking in my car yesterday... How did this happen? I thought You were supposed to protect me from things like this? Where were You? What did I do wrong? Doubt totally crept into my mind. But as the day progressed and I realized (as listed above in the "What's AWESOME" section) the things that didn't happen to me, I saw God's hand all over my situation. Once I told Him "I trust You" I immediately felt better. I had peace that surpasses all understanding. (Philippians 4:7)
Bottom line. I'm okay! I'm great! Better than that, I'm fabulous! Why? Because God took care of me, and will continue to take great care of me for the rest of eternity! Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, and don't depend on your own understanding. Remember the Lord in all you do, and He will give you success. Don't depend on your own wisdom. Respect the Lord and refuse to do wrong." Proverbs 3:5-7 (NCV) I don't know why I had to experience that accident, but I know God will work it out for good. (Romans 8:28)
Today in my daily devotional these were the verses:
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds." James 1:2
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13
"You will keep in perfect peace Him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in You." Isaiah 26:3
The last paragraph of the devotional said "The way to walk through demanding days is to grip My hand tightly and stay in close communication with Me. Let your thoughts and spoken words be richly flavored with trust and thankfulness. Regardless of the day's problems, I can keep you in perfect Peace as you stay close to Me." -- Jesus Calling June 4 entry
What an encouragement for me! That is what I chose to do yesterday. I chose to thank Him even when I couldn't see the bright side yet. As I trusted Him, He began to show me just how blessed I am.
What do you need to trust and thank God for?
Blessings!
