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Back to my grandson, Payton. He took his first solo flight a few weeks ago. Early on, I knew he had been \u201cbitten\u201d by the flying-bug when he was hanging out with friends who are private and commercial pilots. He had already been bitten by that bug, though, from his great grandfather who was a World War II combat pilot, as well as his Papa (my husband) and I who were private pilots. Payton has been relentless in his quest to fly. I\u2019m so proud of him. And I\u2019m also very proud of his instructor who has put him through the wringer in knowing every safety measure there is, while putting him to the test as he stalls the engine or opens a door in flight. He passed each test and I’ll be please to fly with him — like his sister did (but with the instructor in the co-pilot seat).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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After living in 27 homes in Texas, Oklahoma and Canada since we first married, I know about course changes and corrections. Each time presented great opportunities and changes.\u00a0\u00a0I know each time God was directing, redirecting and providing for each adventure.\u00a0\u00a0We were not like those who lived in one home all their married lives.\u00a0\u00a0We were sojourners traveling from one place to another, like so many in the Bible.\u00a0\u00a0I think that\u2019s one of the reasons my children are outgoing in their personalities. New locations meant new friends and new experiences.\u00a0\u00a0Each time we grew in faith as it was challenged many times and each time we saw God bless us and keep us. We did a lot of tweaking in those course changes \u2013 for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIn flying, we have to make course corrections.\u00a0\u00a0I remember my first solo cross-country flight. Logic said the airport was right in front of me, but I had not paid close enough attention to making course corrections along the way. Wind changes in directions and intensity changed my course, but fortunately, only a few degrees. I wasn\u2019t that far off course because, eventually, the airport I was to land at, was in sight. If it had been a longer and further flight, a few degrees could have put me in Timbuktu!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All these scenarios apply to our lives as well. Proverbs 16:9 says, “A man’s heart devises his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” In other words, we make plans, but the Lord makes course corrections along the way. Our heavenly Father wants us to succeed. Like my grandson\u2019s instructor, He often allows us to get into sticky situations so that we learn and grow from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seeing my children make course changes and corrections successfully has been this Mama\u2019s delight. Maturity comes with each needed correction or change. As we start out on our \u201csolo\u201d ride each day, it\u2019s important that we pay close attention to our \u201cControl Tower\u201d. In flying terms, they are people who direct planes flying in and out of airports and airspace for safe landings and flights. God is our \u201cControl Tower\u201d and we should listen for His voice to keep us on course. He helps us make the course corrections and changes we make our daily lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
God is for us. He lovingly desires to help us adjust our direction and keep us on course. Like my family who have made some huge course changes for the good, may we all be so sensitive to God\u2019s fine-tuning our lives. May we stop and listen for God\u2019s voice. He is speaking. May we heed His course corrections and reach our destinations on time, every time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n