I typed this up about a week ago before I had internet but just now getting around to posting it.
You can drive yourself crazy (and lots of guys do) thinking ahead and worrying about how you might do, and what you want to fly – everybody is always talking about what they want (usually fighters, but my class is about 50/50) which is funny considering we have very little to base that on. One day I think I want A-10s (which they apparently give out about 1 year), the next day C-130s or C-27s… but I’ve actually come to peace with all of that, I’ve said that in the past trying to make myself be at ease with it, but I truly am now. The indifference/peace came in the form of a message at church the other day and a new definition of “fearing God”. The sermon discussed God’s “moral, master, and my” plans. He has His master plan, and I need to forget what I think I might want at the moment, and get on board with what He knows will really make me happy – serving Him where He leads. (I can go into more depth if u gimmie a call.) Also I’ve never had a firm grasp on “fearing God” It is confusing to me how one can love Him and talk to Him as a friend knowing He wants to shower you with blessings, but still fear him like I fear failure, or opponents fear the Bearcats. But the other day in the foot notes I read “The fear of the Lord is a state of mind in which one’s own attitudes, will, feelings, deeds, and goals are exchanged for God’s” That puts a deep, new spin on “fearing the Lord”, fully comprehending/practicing that definition is going to be my goal for the next year.
4 comments:
Thanks for this post. It's always good to hear stuff like that because no matter how many times you hear it, it's difficult to really do. Glad you are posting so much, can't wait to see ya in a couple of weeks!
yeah. what wes said.
i taught my kids what "simulate" means today (it's a problem solving strategy - fyi). and i thought of you, b/c i talked about flight simulators.
miss you, jlt!
It gives me so much joy to read this entry. You are such a blessing to me. I thank my God upon every thought of you. I love you so much! Mom
The strength that we receive from our family members is awesome. The inner strength that we receive from God is unexplainable. But the strength that we receive from the Bible, God's Holy Word is complete and sufficient. Proverbs 3: 1-6
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