Turbulence

I'm reminded again of how we are to become like children. On the flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh, there was some wicked turbulence. It rocked us back and forth, up and down. The first thing to strike me was fear. A few rows in front of me, there were two children. With each bump and sway, laughter exploded from them. They shouted woo-hoo and ya and joy was heard throughout the airplane. A smile coudn't help but form on my face. My fear was cast out and replaced with joy. In the midst of trouble-turbulence- the children found joy.

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance (James 1:2-3)

How much more in life can we find joy when turbulence hits. I looked out the plane window and we were encompassed by the clouds. In our life turbulence, God is surrounding us, showing us joy, and reminding us that there is light at the end, and as we count it pure joy, God strengthens us through it all. We came out from the clouds, and the sun was shining. The land was within reach and God gracefully set us on it. I'm reminded how much more He brings us through our sorrows and troubles, shows us the sun, and sets us gracefully right where He intended. I pray that you are able to find the pure joy through your turbulence, and that you laugh and have shouts of joy through it all, knowing there's sunshine waiting for you on the other side of the clouds!