Summer time is also the busy season up here. The sun only goes down for a few hours. The population quadruples. The salmon are running. The skies are buzzing with planes.
Honestly I thought this past year would go very differently than it did. We should always be looking ahead and planning but usually despite our efforts things end up changing. Sometimes we loose our sense of direction. Sometimes God closes a door. Sometimes He opens a window. Sometimes we think we should go through that window but circumstances prevent us from doing it. What should hold us back?
Earlier in the season I was able to visit with an Aviation Ministry Group that operates in Central Alaska. Little to my knowledge they were pleased for me to visit and had been praying that someone with my skills would come to help with a few things. Within 5 minutes they put me to work. It was neat to learn about what they do and actively be a part of it at the same time. Their primary purpose is flight training for young people pursuing Missionary Aviation.
In June while visiting family in the lower 48 I visited another Aviation Ministry Group that happens to be from my home state of Ohio. They train aircraft mechanics for future missionary service and repair/restore missionary aircraft for many Christian organizations. Although I am already a licensed and experienced technician, they have a need for full time staff to work on big projects.
Although right now I do not see myself being directly involved on a career basis with these two ministries it was nice learning about what they exist for and sharing what God has done in my life. In return I get to make new contacts and gain insight into where I may end up down the road.
A while ago at Church we had an interesting series on what one may sense to be divine promptings, spiritual whispers. They could be small or big. Examples could be a simple inspiration to send someone a "thinking of you" card or complex as sensing a strong calling to pursue a specific life purpose. The presenter/author emphasized 5 test points that people should put these senses through to see how far they get. If they pass all 5, chances are it may be significant.
- Ask God if He is the source of the prompting.
- Is it scriptural?
- Is it wise?
- Is it in line with my character and personality?
- What do those I trust think of it?
You - my family, friends, and spiritual supporters are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your encouragement!
