The Five Second Rule

Today in a matter of seconds my life on this earth almost came to an end. But God.

I walked out of Great Clips with my trimmed, layered, stylish cut blowing in the wind. I jumped in the car grateful the "new look" had only taken moments to complete. I felt the sun on my face and ready to return to spend the day with my sweet husband.

I eased up to the redlight and didn't even have to wait as the light turned green. My foot started to hit the gas, when I looked left and saw the wide load tracker trailer barreling through the light. A scream stopped in my throat as I slammed the break. The ton truck flew by without even a back break light blinking.

Nope, he hadn't even attempted to stop. The surrounding drivers were shaking heads, blowing horns, but not me. I focused on getting in the right lane and finishing my left turn.

The reality of what almost occurred hit me.

I drove with both hands on the wheel and drove home. I voice commanded my phone to call my husband. He knew by my voice something sounded off. When I explained what happened. He talked to me softly until I was almost to our subdivision.

When I arrived home, he stood on the sidewalk waiting for me. I fell into his arms. Yes, I cried. Not from fear of what happened, but gratitude to The Lord for protecting me. I believe without any doubt my life is in His Hands. I know like His Word says, "There is an appointed time to die." Mine was not today.

But it reminds me of the truth that one day, and I don't know when, He will call me home. I am ready. I know my last breath on this earth will be my first in heaven. I know when I die where I am going. And that brings me no fear. Today as you read this, I want to ask you, Are You Sure? If not, you can be. Jesus died on the Cross that we might have life eternal. You can be sure. Ask Jesus for forgiveness and ask Him to be The Lord of your life. I promise you; you won't ever regret it. He never fails.

Remember the five second rule doesn't always apply. Sometimes, it is over in a second.

Today choose whom you will serve.

You are loved,

Tracy