May 7, 2008

  • Consuming Peace

         What is one's reaction to impending impact to one's body of a full size Chevy pickup near road speed? Mine was a quiet "oh" I whispered as a consuming peace released itself in my body just a moment before impact realizing my running the away was futile as I looked back to see and feel the impact. I was on an elevated highway and the rail only offered an aprox. 20ft. drop with a possible concrete landing.  


         Did my life pass before my eyes? No! I just felt the impact to my back side as I was then pushed but somehow twirled to be struck again by the passenger side mirror to my forehead and repeatedly hit again along the side of the truck as the back of the truck started sliding sideways as with time I went under the truck before the tailgate hit the concrete railing. I remember going under the truck with my head again brushing concrete as the space closed in. I stopped sliding as the truck stopped too. I felt pain allover but mainly to my low back, backside/hips and left leg not moving normal. I knew I should not move further as I made and watched my toes move!


         I praised God for being alive and started yelling for those who could hear, "I'm okay!" "I'm okay!" I was fully alert and could move my toes! Joy abounded in me knowing God preserved my life from this! Peace turned into on of the deepest joys of my life despite pain I was in! Pain let me know I was alive! Pain felt good in this way! Pain meant I was living! The level of pain God helped with! Plus, right then I was so excited to find out why God had me still on this earth in the days/years to come!


        I praised God further to find out no one else was injured! My goal for stopping was complete! They guy in the first car was safe! Others not injured! I know God will be taking care of me! Yet, I had not expected to be injured! Yet, what was God's plan in this?


        When the impact hit I thought to myself in the peace, "God I have been with you since I was seven" but the repeated impacts stopped my thought. I did not think or say any thing inspiring as others might see it.


          Yet, we all have been through rough times in life in some shape or form Jesus helps us with! He is there for us and at times we can't always see Him working in our lives!  We take it forgranted at times or even frustrated on what is going on. He is truly there for us as the Bible tells us over and over! Scriptures can flood each of our minds as God shows Himself to us in them! I just knew I needed Jesus in this! He gave me a peace which I know must have relaxed me in this as He protected me and moved me through it. God protected others on that scene from injury! Praise the LORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comments (2)

  • Hey! Thanks so much for stopping by =) Its always encouraging. And thank you for your words said. That meant a lot. If there is one thing I try to do in my writing, its be real.

    I'm glad to know that the post brought back memories for you. Always a fun time =) Thank you for the advice.

    Praise God you weren't injured in your accident! I know that feeling, so scary! He is faithful though isnt he? =)

    Well thanks again! Hope to talk with you soon!

    Sara

  • God's hand was upon you, Denise. I thank Him for His protection. OUR GOD IS IN CONTROL OF EVERY ASPECT OF OUR LIVES! Blessings ~Carolyn 

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