Missed Connections and Flight Delays
Have you embarked on a journey filled with excitement and joy, only to get deflated and discouraged when your flight connection gets delayed and you begin to experience the frustration of being stuck in an airport for an extended and indeterminable time? Maybe there was some weather someplace else that has resulted in a chain reaction of delays, or a mechanical issue with an airplane. Perhaps a faulty software update resulted in a global technology outage that created havoc within the airline industry. Whatever the reason, these unanticipated events can be a source of deep frustration and can turn feelings of joyful anticipation into feelings of extreme exhaustion, causing weary travelers to feel stuck and powerless.
As you recall your own experiences with being stuck and stranded, imagine the plight of Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams. Anticipating a layover of just over a week, they now find themselves stuck in space for what may be another 6 months!
In my experience, the journey of a school year often starts with joyful anticipation. Somewhere along the way, however, the journey inevitably gets interrupted by unanticipated delays and missed connections that can drain our joy, sap our energy, and distract us from our mission. As a result, sometimes we find ourselves feeling discouraged and stuck, and our once bright and optimistic view of tomorrow gets clouded over by events outside our control. But as Christ himself reminds us, fear not and take courage! When we are feeling stuck or stranded, or when circumstances conspire to distract us from our mission and purpose, may we take comfort in the promises of our Heavenly Father who is walking before us.
I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and
heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and
the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked
along. He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust
in the Lord. - Psalm 40:1-3 NLT
So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze
on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be
gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. -
2 Corinthians 4:18 NLT
My prayer for you all is that you will experience smooth travels this year. However, if you happen to miss a connection and find yourself stuck or stranded at some point along the way, give us a call and we will be there to support and encourage you. And remember to lean into the promises of your loving Father, finding a new song of hope and courage and peace as you wait patiently for the Lord.
LGLO,
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