Car Wreck

I was angry and disappointed with God for allowing it to happen. He knew my sister needed that car. It just didn't make sense to me.

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doubt, traumatic experience

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I wanted to do something special for my sister.

So I decided that after I had my car paid off I would give her my old one. I told her about my plan and she was excited about my decision.

So I started looking for another car. But in the process I totaled my car in an accident! It could have been a disaster. Yet I walked away with minor injuries.

I was angry and disappointed with God for allowing it to happen. He knew my sister needed that car. It just didn't make sense to me. I began to distance myself from Him by not praying and reading the Bible. It was hard for me to share my faith because I was disappointed with God.

Then I was reminded by the Holy Spirit in these verses in Psalms: "Trust in the Lord at all times and pour out your hearts before Him." Psalm 62:8 "Evening and morning at noon, I will complain and murmur. And He will hear me." Psalm 55:17 God used these verses to remind me about being honest with him about how I felt about Him and the accident. He doesn't get angry with us when we are honest. And, if I had not talked with Him about it, I would have missed opportunities to learn some things about God and myself.

When I began to think about what could have happened and how God protected me in that car, I felt that someone was holding me - shielding me from the flying glass. I knew that God is in control of all circumstances and I had to trust Him even though I did not understand his ways.

As I began to confess openly and honestly about my feelings, barriers between me and God were removed. My fellowship with Him was restored and I actually thanked Him that my car was totalled. My sister was more concerned about me than the car. I could get another car but could not get another life.

I learned and I continue to learn that God doesn't want me living by His explanations but His promises. God is not obliged to explain Himself to me. I am trying to give thanks in everything whether I feel like it or not. By thanking God I demonstrate my faith and trust in God. He knows what is best for me.