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Don't Worry
-- Author Unknown
Years ago, I was enthralled as I listened to a pastor who for several years had faithfully served the church. His executive responsibilities had taken him all over this country. As he concluded his message, he told of one of the most frightening, yet thought-provoking, experiences of his life.
He had been on a long flight from one place to another. The first warning of the approaching problems came when the sign on the airplane flashed on: Fasten your seat belts. Then, after a while, a calm voice said, "We shall not be serving the beverages at this time as we are expecting a little turbulence. Please be sure your seat belt is fastened."
As he looked around the aircraft, it became obvious that many of the passengers were becoming apprehensive. Later, the voice of the announcer said, "We are so sorry that we are unable to serve the meal at this time. The turbulence is still ahead of us."
Then the storm broke. The ominous cracks of thunder could be heard even above the roar of the engines. Lightening lit up the darkening skies, and within moments that great plane was like a cork tossed around on a celestial ocean. One moment the airplane was lifted on terrific currents of air; the next, it dropped as if it were about to crash.
The pastor confessed that he shared the discomfort and fear of those around him. He said, "As I looked around the plane, I could see that nearly all the passengers were upset and alarmed. Some were praying. The future seemed ominous and many were wondering if they would make it through the storm.
Then, I suddenly saw a little girl. Apparently the storm meant nothing to her. She had tucked her feet beneath her as she sat on her seat; she was reading a book and every thing within her small world was calm and orderly. Sometimes she closed her eyes, then she would read again; then she would straighten her legs, but worry and fear were not in her world. When the plane was being buffeted by the terrible storm when it lurched this way and that, as it rose and fell with frightening severity,when all the adults were scared half to death, that marvelous child was completely composed and unafraid." The minister could hardly believe his eyes.
It was not surprising therefore, that when the plane finally reached its destination and all the passengers were hurrying to disembark,our pastor lingered to speak to the girl whom he had watched for such a long time. Having commented about the storm and behavior of the plane, he asked why she had not been afraid.
The child replied, "'Cause my Daddy's the pilot, and he's taking me home."
There are many kinds of storms that buffet us:
• Physical,
• Mental,
• Financial,
• Domestic, and...
Many other storms can easily and quickly darken our skies and throw our plane into apparently uncontrollable movement. We have all known such times, and let us be honest and confess, it is much easier to be at rest when our feet are on the ground than when we are being tossed about a darkened sky.
Let us remember... Our Father is the Pilot. He is in control and taking us home... so Don't Worry.
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Posted by Hollis on 2008-03-08 12:07:52 | Rating: | Views: 74
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How wonderful it would be to be that comfortable during turmoil, that we could know everything is riding in OUr Father's hands. It is true! We need to remember that, and find our strength in that when our life takes those bounces and bangs. I will remember this post...Our Father is the Pilot...Is is flying me safely where I need to be!!
Thank You ONCE AGAIN! Boy...I'm going to need to send you some chocolate or something. :)
Luv 2 U!
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Posted by keepdreaming
on 2008-03-08 14:35:46
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kd,
I LOVE CHOCOLATE.........Yummy.I can taste them already...I"M WAITING!!!!!! lol...You are such a sweetheart for the wonderful comments you leave...
Loads of love from Indiana and me:)
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Posted by Hollis
on 2008-03-08 17:43:42
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WOW! I love this post! It is SO much like our relationship with our Father when we trust Him and let Him take the wheel!
Thank you again, dear Julian! XXX
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Posted by Ellie2008
on 2008-03-08 20:30:20
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Ellie,
To have that love is the greatest gift to each one of us..Everyday we breathe...Thank you for your lovely comment...
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Posted by Hollis
on 2008-03-08 21:36:07
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This post speaks great volume to me and the things that I have been through. Thank you for saying this again.
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Posted by Nubian
on 2008-03-09 00:56:45
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Nubian,
You are so welcome. I appreciate you for the honest comments you always leave.You are a real gem to me.
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Posted by Hollis
on 2008-03-09 11:10:43
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That was beautiful, I almost cried at the thought of being so calm in turmoil, I wish I could just be that calm when all around me seems so stressful and busy. Just one night with no nightmares, just one night to sleep through the turmoil in my head would be bliss. Thanks Hollis for bringing me to your words. Honey x
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Posted by honey123
on 2008-03-10 09:21:57
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Honey,
Have yo ever tried a sleeping pill? Tylenol p.m. works wonders......I try to just not overreact to the stress in my life..did that for many years and found it doesn't make it any better by getting so worked up over things....
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Posted by Hollis
on 2008-03-10 21:56:43
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