Is God watching over us?

This question has been asked by mankind for as long as there has been a belief in God. Our Christian upbringing is based on belief in one God, and that tradition follows the Jewish teachings. We can say with much certainty that God does exist.

Now, the question of the day is whether He truly watches over us. I want to believe that He does, and therefore my daily prayers are mostly simple requests asking Him to watch over my kids. I am forever asking Him to protect me when I bike ride on the road for many miles, or when I mountain bike on very complicated and risky dirt trails.

Do I truly believe that He listens to me? Yes, I do without a doubt! Many times I know that He protected me from getting run over on the road by drivers who either didn't see me, or they purposely tried to run over me. All of a sudden I felt danger, and I took evasive action in many of these dangerous incidents.

Does God choose who to protect and who to let go on their destiny? I don't have the answer to that question. I don't know how God works, and therefore all that I can do is ask Him. If He should want to let me go my way, then I suppose that I would have already been hurt or killed by a car or a truck on the road. I know of two friends who were run over by vehicles while they were riding their bikes on the road (at different times). For many months both parties remained in bed unable to move at all. They are now able to work, but they have carried with them permanent injuries.

I have come to the conclusion over many years of wondering and pondering, that God does indeed watch over us, but His actual intervention in saving a life or sparing someone serious injury is at His discretion. I know for a fact that I have been spared more than once from death, or serious injury. However, here's my advise on that, I pray every single day for His protection.

Perhaps that's the reason for my success in living my life up to now in very good health, and my being super active in sports and exercise. Once you get to be over the age of 60 it gets difficult to tackle the advance mountain bike trails; and I do that twice a week. I also road bike three times per week, and jog twice a week.

Does God watch over us? I feel that He does, and all that He asks is that you talk with Him. Respect God and make friends with Him. You won't be denied His love for you.


God bless, and should you need a special prayer, please let me know by emailing me your request. I also make available holy water as a courtesy. Please read my articles on holy water and get familiar with this incredible element.

Tony McCleary
tonymcclr@gmail.com
http://prayer-be-strong.blogspot.com