I was driving home today and there was a huge storm all around me, lightning everywhere, very intense lightning, but it was not raining or windy around me. It reminded me of where I am at in life right now, this insane storm around me changing every second of the day, yet I still had strength, courage and guidance. God has put his hand in my life and I have seen it more magnified in the past week and a half then ever. It’s amazing how safe we are in his hands and how trust is so very hard sometimes, yet has such an overwhelming return. God is awesome!
Lately I’ve been feeling like things have been crashing down all around me. Yet, at the same time I feel I have been settling it all in better position than they were before, protected. Life moves so very fast that once you stop and look at everything going on around you, you realize that this is beyond you, something bigger is in the works and helping you through it all.
In the last week and a half I was in an accident where my car was totaled, I’ve made an offer on my first house, I’ve been given the opportunity to fly up to Penn State for a 3rd interview on site for a fantastic job and I’ve met a girl beyond my dreams. All of this while I was sick and feeling physically terrible.
No one was sent to the hospital from the accident, thank God. I don’t have a bruise on my body, not even an ache from the accident, yet looking at my car it seems I should be paralyzed or not even breathing. Insurance is working beautifully and my loan is taken care of. This has created an opportunity to buy a better car for less than my previous loan balance.
My housing search and pre approval went flawlessly and I found a house I am absolutely in love with, perfect location, perfect potential, perfect timing.
If I wrote a profile of the company I would like to work for, the company for this job has hit all points. If I get this job, I would be programming from home for an increase in pay, for a company I absolutely love in a great team environment.
I thank God for protecting me and giving me strength to push forward through all this, and knowing he has plan for all of this makes me feel at peace.




June 13th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Matt, that picture really gripped me and drew me into your story. Thanks for sharing. It’s in those every day moments that we’re drawn close to God. Amazing stuff bro!
June 14th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Dude – I love the blog (layout / title / etc…) Great insights and application… Praise God! Can’t wait to see you and catch up face to face.
June 14th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Great pic-what insight from the lightening. The Lord is really talking to you and I’m glad you’re listening. Such lessons.
June 17th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Hey, nice post, really well written. You should blog more about this.