i learned (am learning) the hard way
This week I was involved in a car accident. First things first...I and the other party involved were unharmed and everyone walked away from the collision. I cannot offer enough praise and gratitude for what God has done as His Hand was in the midst of the entire ordeal saving us from destruction. I was at fault in heart and in deed. Without going into the horrific details of my poor and cruel choices as a driver, I instantly peered through the situation with a spiritual lense and completely understand that this occurence was to solely teach me, a proclaimed servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, to turn from my current way of life on our roads. I felt (and still feel) the weight of my sin and accept its consequence(s)...a very bitter pill to swallow. It is hard and I ask for forgiveness. My life will never be the same as I have purposed it in my heart to lovingly advise my fellow man and woman to drive unto others as you'd have them to drive unto you. Count the costs and know where your heart lies for it will manifest itself in the end. I learned (am learning) the hard way...
In His Grip,
LMS
In His Grip,
LMS
posted by predictablelove | 5:58 PM
4 Comments:
Gur-rr-l!
WOW! You know what? God has been dealing with me, and my "crunchy" attitude with folk, who get on my nerves. It's like there's some unresolved anger that needs to...go.
I'm so glad you're fine. We all need to thank God for His mercy, His patience and His providence.
"Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning. Great is Your faithfulness!" Lamentations 3: 22,23.
Selah, indeed...
T,
Indeed He is a faithful God and His mercy endureth forever. It's still very fresh in my mind and I have flashback spells that I literally have to shake off. I bless God in the midst of them because I know He's preparing me for something greater and breaking me of the spirit of impatience that was grossly consuming my life. As always, thank you for your affirmation and support.
Praise God for you and the other driver's deliverance from harm and the lesson you learned. I was in an accident recently as well which was my fault.
I was in a hurry to get to an appointment, switch lanes impatiently without checking my blind spot and side swiped the jeep coming up behind me. Thankfully it was a minor accident. No one was hurt and little to no damage was done to the other car. I got some dents and scratches, but it was better for me to have more damage since it was my fault anyway. The other driver didn't feel there was any need to call the cops or bring in the insurance companies, so we shook hands and went on our way. Another lesson learned. God is good.
Rod,
I'm reminded of a common phrase coined by my father..."people are in a hurry going nowhere." Of course, we both were headed to places that we needed to be, but his words have far greater meaning. They speak directly to our impatience and our enculturated dog eat dog hustle and bustle way of life. We have to slow down or we will be slowed down. Problem is I'd already predetermined prior to my accident that there was no way that "I" could possibly slow myself down in traffic. "I" was that out of control. Something akin to a premonition, I'd seen the accident happening but had no idea of when it would take place. I know...your girl needs therapy, loads of prayer and a bunch of grace. Don't give up on me.
~K
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