How many times have we fallen short, failed, messed up, tripped, turned in the wrong direction? How many times have we chose to misstep, took a dangerous route BUT it wasn't fatal, it wasn't the worst case scenario, it wasn't that bad. Some would say they were “lucky,” some would say “the odds were in their favor” but I say God was looking out for me.
I have had some close calls, many scares, many, “Wow, that could have been bad” moments. But instead of focusing on the negative, the- what- could-have- been, I choose to say Thank you Lord for looking out for me, thank you Lord for being strong when I am weak, Thank you Lord for your protection, Thank you Lord that where I fail you prevail.
We may never fully know how often God is protecting us. And we may never fully know everything He is protecting us from, but the almost-moments that do come up: Almost got in a car accident, my child almost got hurt, the cancer scare, the time when I thought I was going to lose my job, etc. Those almost moments are in-your-face-reminders of how awesome God is, how he protects us, watches over us and how faithful He fully is. In a world that is against Him and an enemy that tries to pull us away, let us remember that God is always there, He is present and let us not forget He is directing our steps.
Psalm 17:5 The Message (MSG)
4-5 I’m not trying to get my way
in the world’s way.
I’m trying to get your way,
your Word’s way.
I’m staying on your trail;
I’m putting one foot
In front of the other.
I’m not giving up.
4-5 I’m not trying to get my way
in the world’s way.
I’m trying to get your way,
your Word’s way.
I’m staying on your trail;
I’m putting one foot
In front of the other.
I’m not giving up.
