A ritual I practice in
the driveway at the beginning of a long trip is a prayer in which I ask God to
provide "traveling mercies." Ultimately it is a request that God
would protect us along the way and return us safely home. We live in an age of automobile
safety requirements. Seat belts and air bags are required in every vehicle. Windows
are made of shatterproof glass. Rear doors have child-safety locks. We have
rear and side view mirrors to aid us in our lane changes and tires that meet
strict safety standards. But in reality
only God can keep us truly safe.
While traveling to
and from the St. Louis area to pick up and drop off three of our grandkids we
had on two separate occasions a tire explode and a side swipe incident on
Interstate 70 going 75 miles per hour.
Thank God there was only minor damage to our van and I have to say that
I believe through God’s protection, our traveling mercy prayers were answered. That
doesn’t mean tragic things don’t happen in autos, I have lost good friends in
vehicular accidents. Why some prayers are answered and others are not is a
subject for another time.
As Christians, traveling
mercies mark our movements as we journey along God's highway of life. God wants us to come home safe. The
destination isn't a matter of geography. Home is being safe and secure with
God--wherever we are.
Your pastor and
partner in ministry,
Kyle
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