Pastoral Musings

It’s officially summer! It’s the time of year when we often step away for a while to visit family and friends, or to take that long-anticipated vacation trip. Wherever this summer finds you, I pray that you will find respite and refreshment. I know that wherever you go, God will be with you.

I saw God’s care personally a few weeks ago when I hit a deep pothole as I was running an errand and popped a tire in the new car I had picked up only two weeks before. Many things were of concern, but the most urgent was the timing. It was late Saturday afternoon of Memorial Day weekend and people were already taking off work. Would I be able to get it fixed quickly?

My concerns began to lift as each step in this repair unfolded seamlessly.

Initially, the gentleman who took my call for assistance noted that it might be 90 minutes before he could get a tow truck to me. Instead, the truck showed up not more than five minutes after that call. This meant that I was at the repair shop an hour before they were to close for the next two days. They replaced the tire within half an hour.

All afternoon I became aware of God’s care and timing. Each person I met was so very kind and helpful. Each need was met. And even as I certainly wish I had not popped the tire, I am also grateful for this experience because it showed me once again that wherever I am, I am never beyond God’s care. 

I pray that your trips this summer will unfold smoothly, and that should there be bumps along the way, you too will witness God’s care that is always with us.

Blessings and Peace, 

Pastor Linda