Turbulence Is Opportunity For Change

DENVER—On July 20,2010 as many as 30 people were injured when United flight 967 hit severe air turbulence and made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport.  “It came out of nowhere.  There was really no turbulence but all of a sudden a huge jolt,” said Anya.  People who fly often know that turbulence is a common occurrence.

Turbulence is life force.
I like smooth rides, predictable destinations, balance, and order. Unfortunately, the “Friendly Skies” of life are full of upheaval. The most insidious type of turbulence is unexpected.  Problems come at us, unexpectedly, shaking the very foundation of our lives. We all respond differently to hardship but one fact remains true.  If life were a free ride, unchallenged by trouble, we would become content, dull, and flavorless individuals living a lukewarm existence. 

It is opportunity.
Adversity acts as our barometer.  The way we handle these unstable circumstances will determine our ability to make right or wrong choices.  Normally our first response when faced with a problem is flight or fight. This is where our faith in God is put to the test.  Refuse to allow fear of the unknown to rule over the situation. Reject the urge to follow the sway of fickle emotions. Ignore the ranting of a troubled, angry mind. If you want the best possible conclusion for your present situation, change your perspective. Act in faith. Believe the impossible. Embrace the unknown. Walk on water.
 
Let’s love turbulence and use it for change.
Life demands our best. Dig deep within the wellspring of belief and find your hidden strength. Everyone battles something, but not everyone comes away victorious.  Don’t hide from your problems, embrace them.  Abundant lives are forged in the crucible of trial.  When we feel like we are free falling, we have to remember God is holding the other end of the bungee cord.  If we will trust Him with our financial problems, dreams, families, health, or personal difficulties, we are free to focus on the opportunity for change that God has planned for us.

Just as fire purifies gold
Just as abrasion polishes metal
Just as heat strengthens and tempers steel
Just as boiling water brings out the flavor in tea…..adversity, fire, pain, and suffering refines our character.


“For I know the thoughts and plans I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.”  Jeremiah 29:11  


  *”Turbulence is life force.  It is opportunity.  Let’s love turbulence and use it for change.” Quote by Ramsey Clark