On Friday afternoon it was storming so hard you could barely see and it was really windy. During Kids Club I was teaching the kindy and pre pimary Bible Class when a parent helper came in and calmly asked me to come with her for some important business. When I got to the kitchen, Rachel our teen helper was sitting in a chair and she had just been hit by a car getting off the public transport bus out in front of the community hall where we hold church. Because, it was raining so hard Rachel got off the bus, looked and didn't see a car and ran across the street, only to be hit.
But, God saved her life. She ended up having a concussion, severe grazing and only had to stay in hospital for a few hours. She has an injured knee and will need crutches for a few weeks, but her injuries were minimal and the Dr. kept saying he couldn't actually see an impact point where the car specifically did way more damage. And, I believe God protected her! I still am frustrated because the driver only rolled down the window a bit, asked her if she was alright and then drove around her and left her laying in the road. But, the God we serve is bigger than any circumstance. And a boy from our church who doesn't normally get off at that bus stop just happened to get off at the wrong stop and therefore was able to help her into the church.
The interesting thing is our Bible Story was about letting God "protect" our hearts and when he does he will do AMAZING things with our lives. And, as soon as the kids heard about Rachel they asked if we could thank God for protecting her and then they prayed for God to watch over her and the Dr.'s who were going to take care of her. But, to see this group of 35 young children put their faith to work immiediately was very impressive and a confirmation in our hearts of how much God has done in their hearts and their lives.
PS. I believe your prayers have had a huge impact on this circumstance as well because Rachel is the teenager who accepted Christ a few months back and we asked you all to pray for!
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