Watcher in the Window.

Every weekday morning sometime between 6:00-6:15 a.m. I make the scary trek from my apartment down to my car. I know this may seem silly, but it's pitch black outside! And after being raised by a firefighter, and now married to a police officer... (not to mention all the scary commerical/movies where people get taken) I have become a little TOO aware of what could happen... or maybe just overly imaginative :) On a normal day, I walk slowly, checking around my car from the second floor balcony. I listen for unfamiliar sounds, I check by my tires for shadows, I look to see if there any any random cars parked near by. I walk, at any point, ready to drop my three heavy bags and fight... or run! Part of being a teacher is the requirement that you carry over sized bags and preferably multiples... When I finally get into my car, I shut the door quickly behind me, throw my bags in the passenger seat unaware of where they land and lock the door. Even writing this, makes me laugh, because it's true!

On rare occasions my husband and I are up at the same time, getting ready for work. Sometimes, on cold mornings, he even wakes up from his sleep to start my car. Lately there has been a large, unfamiliar van parked right by my car! And I don't mean to judge, but it looks sketchy!

This morning, I asked my husband to watch me walk down to my car. He rolled out of bed, stood inside the window and told me he would watch. It wasn't until after I was safe in my car that I realized I hadn't done ANY of my normal safety check routine. I didn't care that I heard a door open above me on the third floor, that across the lot was a Camaro that had it's engine running. I didn't even glance at that van. I didn't check, because I knew someone was watching me and I was safe.

I couldn't see him this morning and neither could anyone else. But I knew he was there because I had asked him. Normally, I don't include Tyler in my safety equation, but what a difference putting him into the equation makes! I walked with confidence, knowing my man would TAKE any enemy DOWN!! lol (even if he was half asleep!)

This thought made me smile as I was driving to work. I felt like the Lord impressed upon my heart, what if you included me in your life equation? What if you asked me in advance, to watch? How much more confidence would you have in how you lived your life?

What a difference that would make! Before starting each day, recognizing and knowing that a powerful GOD is standing watch over me, ready to come to my assistance at any time of need. This is our God! He is our protector, shield, defender. He is our comfort, peace, and safety and he is standing watch over you and I.

I believe that as we include God into our daily equation and ask Him to be more present, we become more aware of just who we are, who we belong to, and who has our back. This simple thought helped me remember to ask God to be present in my every day. Even though he already is :) And to help me remember He is there and that He hears our prayer.

Psalm 18:6
In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.

Be blessed today!