Aren’t you grateful that God doesn’t treat us as we deserve but that instead He is patient, loving, and kind with us as we work on ourselves each day? I sure am! Every day is an opportunity to reflect on His goodness and thank Him for His grace and mercy towards me.
As I journey in life, I am learning that God will lead us to meet types of people that we never knew existed. Some of these people become lifetime friends while others are sent to bless and grace us, even if just for a moment.
I met a lady through a minor accident I had while picking up my nephew after a soccer game shortly after Kerry’s passing. My nephew had entered the car and was very excited to tell me how he had scored one of the goals that made his team emerge winner. While I should have been paying keener attention as I listened, my excitement got the better of me and I failed to clear all my mirrors before reversing from the parking spot. I accidentally reversed into the senior citizen’s car as she too was leaving the game. At the sound of a loud metallic clang, my heart started racing and my body began to nervously shake as I exited the car to survey the damage I had caused. Suddenly, my body became overwhelmed at all the burdens of my pathway; it felt like so much was bottled up… almost as if I was just waiting for a specific time to explode at God. I was like a shaken soda in a bottle with the cap still on.
“What else Lord? How much more?” I bellowed beneath my voice as the dear lady came out of her car towards me. After exchanging paperwork, I profusely apologized to her and as I poured out of my spirit, I found myself beginning to cry at the thought of what next could possibly go wrong. Have you ever been just tired? I was exhausted. Truth is, I was so busy trying to be strong for myself and those around me that I never realized how broken I was until I started apologizing to her.
Sometimes when we carry so much, all it takes is a trigger to make us crumble on the inside; yet, even in these times, God will use strangers to help bring healing. To my surprise and relief, this person whom I had never met before asked if she could pray with me. Of course I said yes! I knew I really needed it. She prayed for my strength; she thanked God for allowing us to cross paths regardless of how it unfolded, she covered my family, and she prayed for angels to surround me – right there in that parking lot. I left our encounter feeling recharged and encouraged that even though a lot was going on, God was still with me on the Journey.
The Bible tells us that we should be careful lest we entertain angels unaware. I think that day, this lady was sent to speak into my life. I don’t know if she was an angel but I’m sure grateful that she prayed for me then and committed to continue praying for my family. My car was unscathed and hers was slightly dented but the insurance companies took care of everything – just like God will take care of everything in our lives.
What do you find yourself emotionally worrying about today? Our Heavenly Father knows just where you are and He will provide a way of escape for you even if you have to bump into a stranger’s car like I did. It doesn’t matter how He makes a way… it matters that He will make a way. Take courage and wherever you are on your Journey, remember that God’s got you. Don’t you worry about a thing!
Keisha-Marie
Yes my dear, there are earthy Angels, but not everyone can identify them. Your testimony is proof God is alive, and know exactly when to intercede.
Amen and amen!