One year ago today, I had a serious fall while playing badminton with my 12-year-old granddaughter. Things were going nicely until Sophie served, and I saw that the birdie was about to go over my head. As I ran backwards, my foot stepped into a small hole that was concealed by the grass. I was then propelled backward into a large red oak tree, with the crown of my head taking the brunt of the fall. That night, I had my first ride in an ambulance—not something that was on my bucket list. A few hours later, after X-rays, scans, and three staples in my head, I was released to go home, feeling blessed that I only had a slight concussion. While it took several weeks for me to recover fully, I never missed an opportunity to explain that I had received a sports injury. Somehow, that sounded much better than saying a senior citizen had fallen and couldn’t get up. However, I did commit to being more careful and watching my step to prevent any future falls.
As I relived this memory today, I asked the Lord to always give me His wisdom and guidance, away from any spiritual holes or pitfalls that might hinder my walk with Him. There is nothing more important than our relationship with the Lord Jesus. His is the peace we need deep in our hearts during each season of life, whether expected, or like my fall, unexpected.
Today is a good day to be thankful for faith in Jesus and for His watch care over us. Through our trust in Him, we will always have Someone who has our best interest at heart and who will always help us to watch our step.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You from the bottom of my heart for Your protection a year ago today. Thank You for the peace that surrounded me in those moments, even though I thought You might be calling me Home. Sensing Your presence was better than anything I could have hoped for. Today, we ask that You help us be more aware of any spiritual holes or pitfalls that might hinder our witness for Jesus. We love You and praise You in His name and all for His glory. Amen.
