Navigating Life’s Foggy Patches
As I gazed out the plane window, the dense fog below obscured the airport, making it impossible to distinguish runway markers from street lights. The pilot’s sudden decision to abort the landing attempt was a wake-up call, and his explanation over the PA system left me wondering if he was entirely serious. The thought sent a shiver down my spine – what if I’m misaligning my life with the wrong goals and values?
The Risk of Misalignment
Imagine the devastating consequences of landing on a city street or highway instead of the intended runway. Similarly, arriving at the end of life only to realize that we’ve invested our time and energy in the wrong things is a chilling prospect. A wise saying I once heard resonates deeply: “There are only two eternal things that matter – God and people.” Aligning ourselves with these principles is crucial for a life well-lived.
Rerouting Our Focus
Where is your life headed? Is it destined for a safe landing or careening towards a collision course? Take a moment to reflect on your priorities. Are you guided by the right markers, investing in relationships and eternal values that will bring you to a desired destination? As the apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 4:18, “We fix our eyes not on what’s seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
Charting a New Course
Life’s foggy patches can be disorienting, but they also present opportunities for course correction. By refocusing on what truly matters, we can ensure that our lives are aligned with the right markers, leading us to a safe and fulfilling landing. So, take a deep breath, reassess your priorities, and adjust your trajectory accordingly. Your eternal destination depends on it.
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