Put Your Faith Alone in Jesus

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Put Your Faith Alone in Jesus

But you, O LORD, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.

Psalm 3:3 NLT

There is a curve in the road on N.C. 345 in Wanchese, North Carolina, where a cross stands in memory of Zachariah "Zack" Hayes. On the evening of Nov. 10, 1995, Hayes lost his life in a tragic car accident near this spot—he was seven years old.

Without thinking much about it, we put a ton of faith in complete strangers every day when we get behind the wheels of our vehicles.

My daughter and I almost died in a car accident the morning of Sept. 25, 2025, due to a distracted driver in a large pickup truck, who was going too fast around a corner and came within inches of crashing into us, before abruptly swerving back into his lane.

Curve in the road near the cross for Zack Hayes.

It is a miracle that we’re alive. My daughter heard me pray as my blood pressure settled. A prayer for the miracle of a continued life on this earth, where we both have gifts still available to help others, thanks to God.

It wasn't until several hours after the close call before I read the notifications on my phone. One notification that got my attention was posted by my Bible app, relaying to me Psalm 3:3, within 10 minutes of the near fatal accident. Wow.

Thank you, Lord, for being a shield around me.

Fully aware that we do not know when our time here is over, I sincerely say the following: Make your days count for something by loving those around you and secure your future by putting your faith alone in Jesus.

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Mike Barber

Mike is an Air Force veteran, full-time communicator, and part-time tennis teaching professional. He lives on the Outer Banks of North Carolina with his wife, daughter, and brothers and sisters in Christ. Connect with Mike at mike@mikebarber.life or his website www.mikebarber.life.

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