But God

Good Morning! 

There are moments in life when God reminds us clearly and unmistakably, that He is still covering us.

 I pray over my loved ones constantly, especially my young adult children who spend so much time in the Metro Atlanta streets. Sometimes I wonder if my prayers stretch far enough to reach the chaos they walk through. But God hears every word.

The other day, as I walked around the driveway, I laid my hands on each car, thanking God for the privilege to drive and asking Him to protect my family. 

Later that same day, my daughter told me she had been hit. I had just looked at her car and there were no dents, no dings, so I was confused. But as she told the story, it became clear: she had been hit by a car.

My mind froze. She said she was standing on the curb when a car came careening down the street too close to the curb and it struck her. She thought she would be thrown yards down the street. Yet she stood there with no broken bones, no bruises, no pain. And at the same time, we both said: But God Glory Hallelujah.

I have seen a boy get hit by a car going ten miles an hour, tossed ten feet into the air, and lose both shoes. I know what impact can do. And to hear my daughter  tell this testimony the out come could have been far worse! 

God hears and answers prayers. And yes, we often doubt this because of the chaos we see in America and around the world. But hearing this testimony from my daughter, I cannot deny that there is a God who sits high, looks low, and hears our prayers.

In a world full of uncertainty, this moment reminds me that God still watches, still shields, still protects, and still responds.

Thank You Father God, for Your grace, Your mercy, and Your unfailing protection.