I wonder how many happy occurrences are directed by God as special gifts just for me? And you? I wonder if that safe trip to the grocery store, that sudden decision to take a different route from the usual one are actually God directing our paths out of danger? And we, like well-loved children, take them all for granted.
Used to be, getting behind a car or truck which was traveling well under the speed limit was irritating. Not any more. Perhaps there was a reason that I needed to drive more slowly. If I had been going faster, I might have collided with a deer who took a sudden urge to cross the road. Several times, I’ve gone out the door, climbed into my car, driven off, then wondered if I had closed the garage door or unplugged the iron. So, back I would go to the house to check things out. An angel guiding my footsteps? I believe so.
I remember being emotionally torn, needing comfort and not knowing what to do, opening a book, the Bible or a lesser book, and finding the answer written there. A coincidence? I don’t think so.
It’s fun to look at everyday things and see God’s hand at work. It is rewarding and comforting, and humbling at the same time. Maybe I should open my eyes more, not be irritated or disappointed when obstacles appear in my daily plans. Perhaps I should start thanking God for the simple joys, those answers that come to me from a book or circumstances, or the words of a friend. I need to realize the many ways He watches over me for my own good, ways that I am not aware of. Maybe I should remember the words of an old song by Clara H. Scott, “Open my eyes that I may see, glimpses of truth thou hast for me.” Seen or taken for granted, God’s subtle blessings are all around me.
This is one of my favorite songs. I think of it often when I’m in a situation where I’m getting irritated with traffic or things like that.
“Take this man to prison,” the man heard Herod say,
And then four squads of soldiers came and carried him away.
Chained up between two watchmen, Peter tried to sleep,
But beyond the walls an endless prayer was lifting for his keep.
Then a light cut through the darkness of a lonely prison cell,
And the chains that bound the man of God just opened up and fell,
And running to his people before the break of day,
There was only one thing on his mind, only one thing to say:
Angels watching over me, every move I make,
Angels watching over me!
Angels watching over me, every step I take,
Angels watching over me!
God only knows the times my life was threatened just today.
A reckless car ran out of gas before it ran my way.
Near misses all around me, accidents unknown,
Though I never see with human eyes the hands that lead me home.
But I know they’re all around me all day and through the night.
When the enemy is closing in, I know sometimes they fight
To keep my fight from falling, I’ll never turn away.
If you’re asking what’s protecting me then you’re gonna hear me say:
Got His angels watching over me, every move I make,
Angles watching over me!
Angels watching over me, every step I take,
Angels watching over me….
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Miss, thank you for that song. It is beautiful and so true. It brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing.
Very well said
Thank you, Helen!