Psalm 16:1

I prayed and asked for protection from God as I was squished in the back of a car between a toddler car seat and the car door. I was terrified, I was close to tears, and I was ripped away from my comfort. I felt like I couldn’t breathe with all the air blowing in my face through the car window, everything felt so fast; the driver was speeding. He asked me what kind of music I liked to listen to. He had put on the closest thing he had to my favorite style, which was not even close at all. I was deathly afraid, the music was shouting, blasting, and frightening. I thought to myself, “This is just a smidge of what hell would be like.” And I sat in the back seat squished; unable to breathe, begging my God to keep me safe. And He did.

“Keep me safe, my God,
    for in you I take refuge.”  -Psalm 16:1

That morning, the same day as this trip I had with this driver, I prayed to God, asking Him to lead me to where He wanted me to be. For an opportunity to be provided to me so that I may share my faith.

I still don’t know if I made the decision or if God had wanted me to be there. Why would He, it’s definitely not my scene, or lifestyle. I’ve been sheltered growing up, and that’s the last place you’d see me in. I went for the ambiance, to try something new, also the people who I was with wanted me to tag along. I cry now, thanking and praising my God for blessing me with safety. He is my refuge, He is my strength. He understands my worries and knows my prayers. I have never been so scared in my life, I sat in the back reciting my prayer, and for a moment I thought that if I, and everyone in the car got involved in an accident, due to the reckless driving, and I died, for a quick moment, I was okay with that, because I knew that my God would keep me safe either way--whether I lived and walked in His blessings surviving or near missing the accident or died and went to live with Him forever. And then I thought of all the people who I would let down, all who love me, all who will miss me.

But God definitely has a plan for me and that is why He blessed me with His shelter.

 Dear Lord,

Thank you a millions times, (yet it is not enough) for blessing me and all who were in the care. I know and have faith that Your word is true and holy and is a guide to teach us how to live. Thank you for this verse I have absolutely no doubt that you are my safe haven. God maybe I was right where you wanted me to be, to test me and teach me about Your refuge. Thank you for loving me and blessing me.

Amen.

Mer †