We came back by a small plane yesterday and man I hate turbulence. We hit the tiniest bit (according to the pilot’s turbulence scale), and I already had out a picture of my family on my phone so I’d see their faces if this was the last time I was going to see something on Earth 😳.
I say the prayer I always say when there’s turbulence, “God let your will be done. If this is it for me, please take care of my family. And if I make it please let all the rest of my seconds be to follow you and know you more.”
Well I made it back and have been able to share some of the amazing beauty of North Alaska with my loved ones. As I was catching up on Bible in a year before I’m out of Wi-Fi again, this scripture struck me.
Before they call I will answer,
while they are yet speaking I will hear.
Isaiah 65:24 (RSVCE)
God who is above and beyond time already knows me and my desires and my beginning and my end (which is not the same thing as fate), and He knows what I’m saying before I call to Him. He knew the storms I would face when I was still preparing for them, He knew the joys I would see after the darkest points in my life. And He has chosen to bless me with more seconds here on this earth, Praise Him for that!
Since I have one more small plan ride at least I will now feel better knowing that even if I don’t eek those prayers out, He will know they were in my brain 😹!
Let us pray: Lord we do not know your ways. I am humbled and honored that you, Creator of the universe, care to know me more than I know myself. Plant your seeds of faith, love, wisdom, forgiveness, and justice deep within my earthen body and let them bear fruit from now to eternity!