You may have read my essay, “Is There A God” that I wrote in 2008 in recognition of all that He had done for me over the years. You may not have read the addendum that I recently added after an incredible, I believe God directed, event this past November. Keep in mind how competent Lowes employees are as you read it. I’ve rarely been misdirected in that store! Interestingly, later that day was my first day at Light Of The World Catholic Retreat. The deacon there told me the morning’s coincidences were actually Godincidences!
Here’s the addendum:
I wrote this addendum on 11/09/24 regarding a relevant event on the previous day.
I was going to Lowes before my noon meeting and was going to stop also at Big Lots. I decided to skip Big Lots and then some unexpected delays getting to and from Lowes. First, a crew was working on a sign at Lowes entrance and I got stuck behind several cars trying to turn left into the closed entrance. We finally got moving and I entered through a side street. Once in Lowes, 3 different employees sent me to 3 different locations to get my pruning sealer and the 4th employee was sending me to yet another location when he turned around to see it right behind him. I made my purchase and left by the small open exit which had a backup caused by a truck trying to turn left on 17. Finally, I was headed to the meeting and going to be quite early when the car ahead of me slammed into a car making a left turn. It was a bad one and I pulled right over to help. There was an elderly woman bleeding quite a bit. I ripped her door open and held her hand while someone else called the EMTs. She was crying and started to pray. I joined with her in prayer and tried to keep her calm. She kept trying to get out of the car despite the fact that her leg was in serious pain. I, and another bystander kept her from moving that leg and told her to wait for the ambulance. As soon as I explained to the EMT what I had observed, I left for my meeting not realizing how bloody I was. First stop, washroom!
Skipping Big Lots, problems entering and leaving Lowes, Lowes employees sending me on wild goose chases, it was a crazy morning!
I believe that coincidences occasionally occur but to have that many incidents perfectly aligned to put me at the scene of a head on collision is not coincidental in my mind. I firmly believe that God wanted me there at that very moment of the accident to comfort and pray with the injured woman!
Thank you, Andrew. That's a great example of today's lesson. My dad taught me this lesson while I was still young. He always said that we have a choice. We can choose to get mad when things seemingly don't go the way we want them to go. Or, we can choose to believe God is directing our paths and there is a reason you missed that turn or got stuck behind someone or whatever else happened.
Obviously, I'm not speaking about repurcussions from our own poor choices, but I think you understand that.
My dad was a minister and a truck driver. I would often go with him on the road in the summer. I can't even begin to tell you how many incidents we witnessed similar to what you described. My dad always believed God was placing him in exactly the right place at the right time.
Jason, thank you for this story. I'm currently living in a leap of faith and it helps to realize (through your words) that God already has a landing spot prepared. I had only thought about the leap and never before realized the landing has already been provided for. God bless and keep you!
Jehovah Jireh. This message today was providence as I woke up in the middle of the night last night with this on my mind. Not a coincidence that I had never come across your work until this morning. Thank you.
Amazing story, Jason!
I think that God often intervenes in
our lives but we fail to recognize it as such.
You may have read my essay, “Is There A God” that I wrote in 2008 in recognition of all that He had done for me over the years. You may not have read the addendum that I recently added after an incredible, I believe God directed, event this past November. Keep in mind how competent Lowes employees are as you read it. I’ve rarely been misdirected in that store! Interestingly, later that day was my first day at Light Of The World Catholic Retreat. The deacon there told me the morning’s coincidences were actually Godincidences!
Here’s the addendum:
I wrote this addendum on 11/09/24 regarding a relevant event on the previous day.
I was going to Lowes before my noon meeting and was going to stop also at Big Lots. I decided to skip Big Lots and then some unexpected delays getting to and from Lowes. First, a crew was working on a sign at Lowes entrance and I got stuck behind several cars trying to turn left into the closed entrance. We finally got moving and I entered through a side street. Once in Lowes, 3 different employees sent me to 3 different locations to get my pruning sealer and the 4th employee was sending me to yet another location when he turned around to see it right behind him. I made my purchase and left by the small open exit which had a backup caused by a truck trying to turn left on 17. Finally, I was headed to the meeting and going to be quite early when the car ahead of me slammed into a car making a left turn. It was a bad one and I pulled right over to help. There was an elderly woman bleeding quite a bit. I ripped her door open and held her hand while someone else called the EMTs. She was crying and started to pray. I joined with her in prayer and tried to keep her calm. She kept trying to get out of the car despite the fact that her leg was in serious pain. I, and another bystander kept her from moving that leg and told her to wait for the ambulance. As soon as I explained to the EMT what I had observed, I left for my meeting not realizing how bloody I was. First stop, washroom!
Skipping Big Lots, problems entering and leaving Lowes, Lowes employees sending me on wild goose chases, it was a crazy morning!
I believe that coincidences occasionally occur but to have that many incidents perfectly aligned to put me at the scene of a head on collision is not coincidental in my mind. I firmly believe that God wanted me there at that very moment of the accident to comfort and pray with the injured woman!
God truly does work in mysterious ways.
Thank you, Andrew. That's a great example of today's lesson. My dad taught me this lesson while I was still young. He always said that we have a choice. We can choose to get mad when things seemingly don't go the way we want them to go. Or, we can choose to believe God is directing our paths and there is a reason you missed that turn or got stuck behind someone or whatever else happened.
Obviously, I'm not speaking about repurcussions from our own poor choices, but I think you understand that.
My dad was a minister and a truck driver. I would often go with him on the road in the summer. I can't even begin to tell you how many incidents we witnessed similar to what you described. My dad always believed God was placing him in exactly the right place at the right time.
Your dad was a wise man, I assume you learned a lot from him.
He was and I definitely did.
Jason, thank you for this story. I'm currently living in a leap of faith and it helps to realize (through your words) that God already has a landing spot prepared. I had only thought about the leap and never before realized the landing has already been provided for. God bless and keep you!
Jehovah Jireh. This message today was providence as I woke up in the middle of the night last night with this on my mind. Not a coincidence that I had never come across your work until this morning. Thank you.
God was setting the pieces before you needed it! I'm glad you found us.
Profound and beautifully recognized. I'm grateful.
What an amazing tale!
God must have had other plans for him!