43 years ago today… In 1982, my life was nearly taken.
On Christmas Eve, I was sitting on my grandmother’s lap, riding around looking at Christmas lights – pure innocence, pure joy. Then a vehicle hit us.
I was thrown into the windshield.
That sentence still feels heavy to write. Because statistically? I shouldn’t be here. Babies don’t bounce. Windshields don’t forgive. Accidents like that don’t usually end with testimonies.
But God said, “Not yet.”
Not because I was special.
Not because I deserved it.
But because He had already written more chapters.
“The Lord preserved me.” — Psalm 121:7
Looking back, I see it clearly now:
God’s hand was on my life long before I knew His name. Long before I could thank Him. Long before I could even speak.
That’s why gratitude isn’t just
something I practice when life is good.
It’s something I live — because my very breath is borrowed grace.
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Not for everything – but in everything.
Because sometimes the miracle isn’t what God did yesterday…
It’s that you’re still here today.
Every scar, every survival, every “l don’t know how I made it through that” moment is proof that God has been faithful longer than we’ve been aware.
“I will give thanks to You, Lord, with all my heart.” — Psalm 9:1
So today, I thank God — not just for saving my life back then, but for walking with me ever since. For the seen blessings. The unseen protection. And the moments I didn’t even realize I was being spared.
If you’re here reading this – breathing, healing, surviving — maybe your story is similar.
Maybe God said “Not yet” over you too.
And that alone is reason enough to thank Him.
If you’re seeking more encouragement today, you may find comfort in our Devotions or be strengthened by our Verse of The Day or Prayers, offering Scripture to carry with you throughout the day.
