Don’t Be Afraid to Fly Your Plane

“Don’t be afraid to fly the plane, Catlin.”

Mike coached her gently. Catlin felt like she was always late, always wrong. Her self-esteem was low, and any nearby adult could spot it. Her parents allowed her to attend Aviation Boot Camp at the last minute when they had heard a scholarship was available.

“Here do like me, make your hands like mine.” She looked at Mike’s hand position on the yoke and copied it. “Good Job!”

Catlin smiled and started to relax. The troubles of her teenage life were far below as the plane climbed to new heights.

“Jesus says in Jeremiah 17:7 ‘But blessed is the one who trust in the Lord, whose confidence is in him,’” Mike said. “I believe you can do this.” He removed his hands from the yoke.

“I’m doing it! I’m doing it!” Catlin shouted.

“There isn’t anything you can’t accomplish when you are in the Lords will. He loves you and wants only the best for you. Do you believe that?”

“With all my heart.” Catlin said. “I can do all things through Christ who strengths me.”

“Hey, that’s scripture. Philippians 4:13. You’re amazing and you can fly!”

“Thanks. Let’s go find my house.” Catlin grinned as she slowly turned the plane.

Mike folded his arms and nodded at the confident young lady. “You’re going to be just fine.”
Nathan was tapping his foot nervously. It was his turn next.

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Lori Layne is a pilot and author. She is a missionary pilot for Pilots for Christ in Michigan. She is married with six adult children and fifteen grandchildren. She lives in west Michigan with her husband, Tim, and German Shepherd, named Shadow. She loves to express herself and the grace of God in her writing.