It happened again.
Late Saturday on the way to Adoration a slow driver putted along in front of me, driving 40 in the 55 zone. The double-yellow line and hills and curves prevented my passing, and I could not help myself: I was getting antsy to pass. Then, finally, he put on his right turn indicator, but way in advance of the flashing yellow light ahead. Then ever so slowly, it seemed, he began drifting into the right turn lane, and I was starting to ---- when right in front of us a car full of teenagers raced through the intersection, ignoring the flashing red light over them. In the on-coming traffic lane, I saw the car slam on its brakes and spin sideways to avoid a collision, even as I hit my brakes and horn and began to skid.
It was over in a second, as the teens raced on, and I thought: “There, but for the grace of God ….” Again. Again I saw the obvious accident, the accident that wouldn’t have been dented fenders but steaming wrecks – and bodies, the accident I had avoided, because I was slowed by the “irritating” driver, who unknowingly may have saved my life. The “irritating” driver who immediately disappeared from in front of me, after I was safe. Again.
How many times does God have to show me that He makes all things, even the irritating ones --- perhaps most importantly the irritating ones, for my good? And how many times do I, do WE, still not get it?
Do not be anxious. This blog is not frivolously titled; it is a constant reminder for me, because, apparently, I need to be constantly reminded. For my own good, for my own safety, and out of love, do not be anxious.
Thank You, Lord, for always caring about me, and for me. My Jesus, I trust in You.
Do not be anxious. Do you get it yet? All things happen for a reason. Even the bad we see, can be good in His eyes. Must you be like Job, demanding He explain all the bad things you see? Can’t you trust Him, trust that He loves you, and that He is always with you --- especially in your sorrows?
Do not be anxious. When it seems the light coming towards you is a train, it takes a lot of faith to not panic. It takes a lot of faith to believe that He will turn it, or He will turn you, or it really is just the brightness of His love, coming rapidly for you --- a good thing. It takes a lot of faith; it takes a lot of trust.
Do not be anxious. He loves you, always. He will save you ---- again. Do not be anxious.
Do you get it yet?
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Thank you for this wonderful reminder. I am doing my best to "get it"!
ReplyDeleteWow, do I get it? Sometimes, but most times not. Must be a guy thing in a lot of ways, anxious behind the wheel. My wife is always telling me that God is trying to teach me patience through the world around me. Sometimes I am able to see the light of His love. We live to see that brightness. It sounds like your Guardian Angle was also watching over you. Thanks for the post. k
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment about my guardian angel, KAM, I've been meaning to write something about him.
ReplyDeleteRelative to this "reminder", perhaps this one is better: "Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy, keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ." How many times have we heard that at mass, right in the middle of the Our Father ---- and still have not heard it?
Excellent point. Right you are.
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