THANKFUL FOR GOD'S PROTECTION AND GRACE

I was hit on my way to church this morning. The road was changing from one lane to two lanes. The car in front of me got into the left lane but decided he wanted to be in my lane instead. He just came on over!! I blew my horn, slammed on the brakes, he sideswiped me, and I skidded to a stop. I got out of my car looked at a piece of "car" and tried to figure if it came from my car or his. I looked at my door and the rest of the driver side and my jaw dropped. I called 911 and the police arrived momentarily. I called Russell and asked him to come (he was already at church). While we were waiting for the cop to finish her report, the three of us were talking and found out he is an elder at a church and was on his way to church. I told him I had a feeling that something bad was going to happen today and didn't want to go anywhere. He replied that he believes everything happens for a reason. Russell and I said that we agree with him. God is sovereign and has a reason for everything. The theme at church this morning was Grace which was very touching. I started crying when we sang the third verse of "Amazing Grace" which says: "through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home." I don't usually react properly in situations like this, but the Lord helped me to be calm, and I never freaked out wondering how this would all work out with the insurance, getting a rental, etc. I still have a long way to come, but the Lord helped me to react properly today. I'm thankful for his protection and grace!