During a recent drive home after visiting our daughter, we experienced a terrifying moment. We hydroplaned off the freeway, causing our car to veer into the grassy median at a speed of seventy miles per hour. As the car squeezed between road signs, I cried out for God’s help. Miraculously, I felt God’s hands guiding and protecting us as my husband regained control and slowed down. Despite the heavy rain, I expected our car to sink into the mud, but thankfully, we pulled back up onto the shoulder. We sat there, trying to catch our breath and recover from the frightful incident.
He’s Protecting Us Always
We both felt calm in the car during the scary incident. We believed God was protecting us from crashing into other cars or sign posts. It reminded me of the verse I picked for this year: “Be strong and courageous! Don’t be afraid or discouraged. The Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 NLT). God is always with us, even though we may not always feel it. Sometimes, it takes a close call to remember that Christ is watching over us. The outcome may not always be what we want, but we can find comfort in knowing we are never alone.
Even though we have God’s protection in our faith, it doesn’t mean that we won’t face storms in our lives. However, moments like the one we just experienced show that God is with us and gives us strength for every battle we face. The Bible provides insight into how God protects us during these storms. Below are some Bible verses to encourage you in your battles.
Verses on Showing God Protecting Us
- Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV) – “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
- Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) – “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
- Psalm 34:7 (NIV) – “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.”
Prayer for Protecting Us
“Lord God, heavenly Father, you know that we are set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant us such strength and protection, to support us in all danger, and carry us through all temptations; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” (Source: Martin Luther, the German Litany, Third Collect).
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So glad you are both fine, including your vehicle. God is a great protector. Praise Him!
Amen Stephen. He is a wonderful protector. Thanks and God bless.
I am thankful that God protected you all. I am thankful for His protection. Have a blessed day! 🙂
Thanks Melissa and you too.
Yvonne, what a terrifying experience. I’m so thankful you are safe. I loved the Scriptures you shared. Sometimes I read verses like this to anchor myself in God’s peace and remember His caring hands protect me. What a good, good Father.
He is so gracious to us. It is amazing how He protects and I bet there are many times we don’t even know it. Thanks Melissa and God bless.
How scary! I’m thankful you both are okay and felt God’s protection as your car took flight. I think about hydroplaning every time I drive in the rain and thank God for always being with me.
Amen Candyce. God’s presence makes sure a difference. God bless.
When you mentioned that your car hydroplaned, my heart went bumpity-bump. I know the dangers. But I love the rest of your story. Our God is so good. Thank you for sharing your story and the comforting Scripture.
Thank you Katherine. His presence is a comfort when we know He is with us. God bless.
During a recent drive from visiting my mother, a diesel truck hydroplaned at 70mph and crossed the freeway in front of us and ended up on the grassy side of the road. Amazingly, the truck didn’t turnover. Amazingly, the truck didn’t hit any cars. Thank You, God.
Thanks for the reassuring Bible verses, Yvonne. Deut 31.6 is one of my faves.
Thank you Priscilla. I’m so glad God protected you also. God bless.
How scary, Yvonne. I’m glad the Lord protected you. I’ve always found great comfort in Joshua 1:9. God bless.
Thanks Karen. I chose that verse as my verse of the year. It is very comforting. God bless.
I recently heard a pundit scoff at the idea that God watches over us. Crazy! I praise Him for His protection over you, Yvonne.
How crazy. I know He watches over us. Thanks Annie and God bless
I’ve experienced this, and like you, my first instinct was to cry out to the Lord for help. He does watch over us.
We are blessed. Thanks Jessica