I had posted a video of a band from the '80's on my facebook page. The band was Styper, whom I like very much. My cousin then made a follow up comment that made me think about what God has protected me from and I didn't even know it.
My cousins comment regarded a car accident that I was in with a friend of ours. We were just out cruising and listening to the car stereo. The funny thing is that we were listening to Styper as we were driving around. We were at a stop sign, waiting to turn left onto the highway. I saw a car to our right, and a set of headlights to our left. The car on the right did not move, so I thought that we had a lot of time to pull out (wrong). The headlights that we saw on the left were that of a construction semi truck. We started to pull out and the truck slammed into us and ripped off the front end of my car. My friend hit his head on the rear view mirror and broke it off and it fell into his lap. He had a headache. That was the worst thing that happened to us. We got out and started walking around the car. The driver of the truck stopped and came running, expecting to see us dead. He was amazed that we were still alive. All the praise to GOD for protecting us in that time of need. I wasn't even a believer at that time, and he still put His arms of protection around me and my friend. He saved us from being hurt really bad!
I have been in numerous car accidents where I should have been killed, or at least hurt very badly. I always came out of them with nary a scratch. I give all the glory to GOD now. He was and always has been looking out for me. He knew what he had planned for me, that long ago. It has taken me a very long time, and many wrong turns, to finally come to Jesus and accept Him as my personal savior! But I did. I can look back now and see all of the things that he has done for me without me even knowing about it. Praise GOD!
All of those car accidents I left behind a tangled, crumpled, pile of metal. But GOD kept me in one piece! I never had a scratch, broken bone, or any kind of trauma! Praise GOD! I don't deserve to be alive, but Jesus made sure that I was! He must have big plans for me. I have no idea of what they are, but He will reveal them to me in his time! Amen!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Peace!
My father has been in and out of the hospital since last December. Every time I get the call, it seems like he going to pass away at any moment. He has always pulled through every time. I realize that after I get off of the phone with my step-sister or her mom, after having been given the update on what is going on with my Dad and the decisions that we have made regarding his future, God has given me peace about it. I am an emotional person and I fully thought that I would be a wreck about all of this. I am surprised at it myself. Yes, I am saddened by his failing health, but if the end were to come soon, like I said, God has given me peace about it!
I went down to surprise my dad and his wife this past weekend. The plan was for me to travel to Dad's after I left ISOM on Saturday afternoon. I drove the additional 3-1/2 hours, checked into the hotel ,and went out to dinner with some of my cousins who I haven't seen for a few years. I came back to the hotel and proceeded to get ready for bed. Then my phone rang. It was my step-sister calling me at 12:30 am. to inform me that they had taken my dad to the hospital and the situation looked bleak. They wanted us all to head down there as soon as possible. I informed her that I was already in the area, as I was going to surprise them in the morning. There went that plan. So I head over to the hospital to sit with my family and help support them. They finally let us go back and see him. When we got back there, I thought that he was at death's door. It took my breath away to see him like that. But again, I felt a peace about it. I didn't feel anxious or nervous, just calmness! Sure enough, my dad slowly began to get better. All of the prayer was working, amen! They moved him up to ICU and were monitoring him for other symptoms of what caused the problem.
I sat with him for about 4 hours on Sunday, and with each passing hour, he was getting slightly better. Not out of the woods yet, but getting better. I was supposed to go home on Monday after check out at the hotel. Check out time was at 11:00 am. I went down to the desk and asked them if I could have a late check out. They said sure, they would extend it till 1:00pm. So I went over and sat with my dad for another couple of hours. The nurses said that he was still stable and still slightly improving. I prayed over him, held his hand for a little while, and then he pointed his finger towards the door, as if telling me it was ok for me to leave. I left there encouraged. If he were getting worse, I would have never left for home.
All the while I was praising GOD for giving me peace about what was happening to my dad! I lean on GOD for my strength, especially in situations like this. He is my strong tower. My comforter! Whatever happens is all a part of GOD's plan! All the glory to Him! Amen!
I went down to surprise my dad and his wife this past weekend. The plan was for me to travel to Dad's after I left ISOM on Saturday afternoon. I drove the additional 3-1/2 hours, checked into the hotel ,and went out to dinner with some of my cousins who I haven't seen for a few years. I came back to the hotel and proceeded to get ready for bed. Then my phone rang. It was my step-sister calling me at 12:30 am. to inform me that they had taken my dad to the hospital and the situation looked bleak. They wanted us all to head down there as soon as possible. I informed her that I was already in the area, as I was going to surprise them in the morning. There went that plan. So I head over to the hospital to sit with my family and help support them. They finally let us go back and see him. When we got back there, I thought that he was at death's door. It took my breath away to see him like that. But again, I felt a peace about it. I didn't feel anxious or nervous, just calmness! Sure enough, my dad slowly began to get better. All of the prayer was working, amen! They moved him up to ICU and were monitoring him for other symptoms of what caused the problem.
I sat with him for about 4 hours on Sunday, and with each passing hour, he was getting slightly better. Not out of the woods yet, but getting better. I was supposed to go home on Monday after check out at the hotel. Check out time was at 11:00 am. I went down to the desk and asked them if I could have a late check out. They said sure, they would extend it till 1:00pm. So I went over and sat with my dad for another couple of hours. The nurses said that he was still stable and still slightly improving. I prayed over him, held his hand for a little while, and then he pointed his finger towards the door, as if telling me it was ok for me to leave. I left there encouraged. If he were getting worse, I would have never left for home.
All the while I was praising GOD for giving me peace about what was happening to my dad! I lean on GOD for my strength, especially in situations like this. He is my strong tower. My comforter! Whatever happens is all a part of GOD's plan! All the glory to Him! Amen!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Overwhelmed
Let me start off by saying that "I love being a Christian"! Ever since I gave my life over to Jesus, I have been blessed beyond belief. I have always thought that I was a good person and treated everyone the same. When I gave my life to Jesus, my outlook on people changed. I saw people differently (in a good way). Especially my family. If they ever needed me, I tried to be there for them. I wanted them to be able to count on me for help. People I met on the street. I started to have more compassion for them. Started to be even more friendly with them. Go out of my way to do something nice for someone. I noticed that I would stop to help someone on the side of the road with car troubles. I would stop and help anyone if I could. I was feeling and seeing the changes that the Holy Spirit was doing in my life. I try to let the light of Jesus shine through me and out of me on to everyone else. It is really an awesome feeling, let me tell you.
I never really understood the full aspect of how I was treating people until my birthday last Sunday. My family went way out of their way to be overly generous to me. Not that they haven't before, but this time was different. The kinds of cards I recieved, showed me that I as affecting everyone around me.
Then on Sunday afternoon, after we came home from lunch with friends, I sat down and opened up my Facebook page. I was astonished! Overwhelmed actually! I had almost fifty people posting on my wall wishing me a happy birthday! I nearly cried. I had no idea, that many people cared enough about me to wish me a happy birthday. I mean they took a moment out of their busy day to wish me a happy birthday. Praise GOD!! He is working in me and through me to reach other people. I praise Him for that!
I am blessed to have the best family and friends anyone could ever ask for! That's not because of me. It's because of Jesus, in me! Hallejuah!! All the glory to you GOD!!!
I never really understood the full aspect of how I was treating people until my birthday last Sunday. My family went way out of their way to be overly generous to me. Not that they haven't before, but this time was different. The kinds of cards I recieved, showed me that I as affecting everyone around me.
Then on Sunday afternoon, after we came home from lunch with friends, I sat down and opened up my Facebook page. I was astonished! Overwhelmed actually! I had almost fifty people posting on my wall wishing me a happy birthday! I nearly cried. I had no idea, that many people cared enough about me to wish me a happy birthday. I mean they took a moment out of their busy day to wish me a happy birthday. Praise GOD!! He is working in me and through me to reach other people. I praise Him for that!
I am blessed to have the best family and friends anyone could ever ask for! That's not because of me. It's because of Jesus, in me! Hallejuah!! All the glory to you GOD!!!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Compliments!
The other day near the end of my shift volunteering at the local hospital, an elderly woman came up to me and told me that I had a wonderful smile. I thanked her and told her that was nice of her to say. She said to me, that every time she comes in for her appointments, she always sees me smiling and treating everyone nicely! I told her that I absolutely love working there and helping people out. She said that she could tell. You can't fake happiness on the job. If you love what you are doing, it will show. I thanked her again, and we parted ways. She headed out the door, and I went in to punch out for the day. As I was walking to my car, I got to thinking about that conversation with that woman.
She saw me smiling and being friendly to everyone yes, but what she actually was seeing, was Jesus shining through me to everyone around me. I am happy at my job there because Jesus put me in that position. I am happy and smiling all the time because I have Jesus in my heart, and I let it show. As I was thinking about that woman, I wondered if everyone else saw the same thing. If I was projecting the same image of Jesus to everyone?
I have a dentist office I go to every six months for my check ups. One hygentist there is always telling me how smiley and happy I am. I always thank her, and tell her whats not to be happy about. I am alive, I am relatively healthy, I have a great marriage and a wonderful daughter. God has provided all of this for me! Because of Jesus pouring his light into me, I am trying to shine it out where ever I go. Thank God for being able to do that!
My life is not mine, it is God's! I live for Him and Him alone. I try to do His will for me. I try to be obidient for Him. I am not perfect, but I am trying! Praise GOD!!
She saw me smiling and being friendly to everyone yes, but what she actually was seeing, was Jesus shining through me to everyone around me. I am happy at my job there because Jesus put me in that position. I am happy and smiling all the time because I have Jesus in my heart, and I let it show. As I was thinking about that woman, I wondered if everyone else saw the same thing. If I was projecting the same image of Jesus to everyone?
I have a dentist office I go to every six months for my check ups. One hygentist there is always telling me how smiley and happy I am. I always thank her, and tell her whats not to be happy about. I am alive, I am relatively healthy, I have a great marriage and a wonderful daughter. God has provided all of this for me! Because of Jesus pouring his light into me, I am trying to shine it out where ever I go. Thank God for being able to do that!
My life is not mine, it is God's! I live for Him and Him alone. I try to do His will for me. I try to be obidient for Him. I am not perfect, but I am trying! Praise GOD!!
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