My life dissolves and weeps itself away for heaviness; raise me up and strengthen me according to [the promises of] Your word. Psalm 119:28 (Amplified Bible)
Six years ago, an act of simply looking for a misplaced water bottle caused a driver to accidentally rear-end my car. I was stopped and she was bettering 50 mph. I praise God that there were no on-coming cars that day, as my vehicle was jettisoned across the road- through a chain link fence that surrounded a small cemetery – and knocked down a cemetery monument before coming to a horrendously noisy, jarring halt.
I was transported out of that cemetery via backboard to a waiting ambulance. It still seems ironic – but I am grateful that particular cemetery on that particular day was not my last stop in this world.
I had been dealing with chronic issues before that accident – but was able to work and finish my education.
Yet, I have not completely recovered from that accident. Over time, it has been the source of many new challenges. Yes – my life dissolved away – and it seems as if it did weep as it left so many things undone.
And yet … yet … God has done just what He promised. He raises me up when I fall, He strengthens me through His word. I count myself as doubly blessed.
It is so important to me that someone understands what this life is like for me. Someone who can say, “Yes, I’ve been there.” “It is so hard.” The Psalmist who wrote this verse must have known intimately how I feel. God’s word is more alive for me today than it ever has been. In that, I rejoice.
Father, One day, I do believe that my whole life will be dissolved away – and I will once again be raised up. Raised up this time, to be with You, forever and ever. Amen.
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