God is the "Catcher" When We Fall!

I have previously told the story about my fall down a tall escalator in an airport. As I started tumbling head over heels from the top step, I suddenly realized that nothing could stop me or help me! My next thought was that surely I am dying followed by the thought "Where is God in this situation?"  - That was a key question I had recently learned in spiritual direction classes.

When I hit the floor, one person was on each side of me holding my hands and talking to me - and trying to get me to talk. It was then that I overheard my daughter tell others that there were "two angels" by my side! One of the "angels" was an ICU nurse and the other was a paramedic, both whom had just gotten off a plan and were walking by.

This story came to mind as I was reading today's devotional and scriptures about God's Presence with us - and Promises that He does catch us when we fall! However, it is up to us to ask this question, "Where is God in this situation?" and then to be reassured of His loving Presence. Will you join me and others during the coming days in asking this question many times a day - and also recalling that He is holding us by His Hand.

I praise God for the reassurance of His Presence and the hope for our future of living in heaven with Him! This beautiful old hymn, "O God Our Help in Ages Past, Our Hope for Years to Come" verbalizes these promises in a very special way.