My daughter had her first accident this evening.  While driving the speed limit on the interstate in the drizzling rain she somehow lost control and hit a guard rail which sent her back across the two lanes and off the other side.  According to the word I received the car is probably totaled.  The airbags did not engage but, God is good and He is merciful; she was not seriously hurt.

I was reminded of an accident many years ago where the state trooper, on arrival at the scene, declared his surprise that I was able to stand and address him.  The paramedics told my daughter something similar.  Even though I lived for many years in opposition to God, sometimes actively fighting for the enemy of us all, I can look back and see the many instances where it seems the protective arms of our Creator were wrapped around me.

I believe this is true for my daughter, and my other children and grandchildren.  I believe it to be true because no matter what we are doing or where we are in life, God loves us.  He loves us before we love Him and He loves us even if we never love Him.  I also believe it to be true because I am praying for them all.  My wife is praying for them all.  In fact, there are a lot of us praying for them all.

It is an amazing thing to realize that the Creator of all things cares enough for every one of us that He protects us even if we do not deserve it.

I praise God tonight.  Not for what He does or has done.  Not even for His part in saving my daughter from harm.

I praise Him for who He is.  Because who He is, is the answer to all we need.

Pray for your loved ones tonight.

Love you all

Tags: Creator, God, grandchildren, Love, Praise