Once while I was working as an airline flight attendant, one...

Once while I was working as an airline flight attendant, one of our jet's engines exploded at 36,000 feet. I was so busy helping to calm others, that I did not think about being afraid. We landed safely, but there were four large holes in the fuselage; and it had been a close call. I developed a sudden fear of flying, which was not at all good because I did not want to quit my work.

I reached out to God to help me, and this passage from the Bible came to me: "The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms" (Deut. 33:27). I held to that statement as a spiritual law governing everyone. On each flight I felt safer, as if someone were holding my hand. Then I began to understand I had always been supported by God's almighty hand. I continued praying and working all my scheduled flights, confident that God would destroy my fear. In a few weeks it was gone, and I enjoyed working with the airline for three more years.

Then I had a desire to know more of God's purpose for me. I started each flight by acknowledging that God was in charge and that I was in His "everlasting arms." I saw my work in more spiritual terms. The passengers, crew, and I were expressing Godlike qualities of patience, joy, and kindness, coming from the true source of our being, infinite Life.

Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.

NEXT IN THIS ISSUE
Article
Notices
July 18, 1994
Contents

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit