October 2025
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. 20 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.” Psalm 34:19–20 (KJV)
Last October, (the 2nd ) I was involved in a serious car wreck. I was hit by a driver moving at highway speed, and the impact was so great that although I was hit on the passenger side, the damage to the driver’s side was quite severe. My vehicle was totaled.
Although none of my bones were broken, I had lacerations on my legs and deep tissue contusions on my rib cage. I also was forced to undergo some surgical procedures on my back, and I face the real likelihood of further surgeries.
To top it all off, I was served notice a few weeks ago that the driver that hit me is now suing me. How he and his lawyer
described the accident bears very little resemblance to what little I remember of it, or the forensics.
I don’t like pain.
I don’t like surgeries.
I really don’t like being sued…. Yet-
I find a great deal of comfort in the Word of God, and Psalms like this one. “Many are the afflictions of the righteous person, but the Lord delivers them from them all!”
A careful read of Scripture informs and reminds us that we are going to have lots of trials in this life. That is a guarantee!
However…..
“31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall
run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
I trust fully in God, and His promises, protection and provision! And I am reminded that Jesus did not just go to the Cross, but He also went through the Cross!
I remain steadfast and encouraged that “God’s got this too!”
I hope this helps to bless and encourage you!
Blessings,
Pastor J.
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. 20 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.” Psalm 34:19–20 (KJV)
Last October, (the 2nd ) I was involved in a serious car wreck. I was hit by a driver moving at highway speed, and the impact was so great that although I was hit on the passenger side, the damage to the driver’s side was quite severe. My vehicle was totaled.
Although none of my bones were broken, I had lacerations on my legs and deep tissue contusions on my rib cage. I also was forced to undergo some surgical procedures on my back, and I face the real likelihood of further surgeries.
To top it all off, I was served notice a few weeks ago that the driver that hit me is now suing me. How he and his lawyer
described the accident bears very little resemblance to what little I remember of it, or the forensics.
I don’t like pain.
I don’t like surgeries.
I really don’t like being sued…. Yet-
I find a great deal of comfort in the Word of God, and Psalms like this one. “Many are the afflictions of the righteous person, but the Lord delivers them from them all!”
A careful read of Scripture informs and reminds us that we are going to have lots of trials in this life. That is a guarantee!
However…..
“31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall
run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
I trust fully in God, and His promises, protection and provision! And I am reminded that Jesus did not just go to the Cross, but He also went through the Cross!
I remain steadfast and encouraged that “God’s got this too!”
I hope this helps to bless and encourage you!
Blessings,
Pastor J.