Fearless!
- Charlie Brown
- May 25
- 2 min read
On a stormy night, a businessman boards a plane and takes his seat next to a sweet little girl, who appeared to be the same age as his daughter. He found it strange that such a young girl would be traveling alone, but he kept his thoughts to himself. After the flight took off, he began a conversation with her.
About an hour into the flight, the plane was suddenly jolted by extreme turbulence. The pilot came over the PA system and told everyone to fasten their seat belts as they had encountered rough weather. Several times over the next half hour, the plane made drastic dips and turns, shaking all the while. Some people began crying, and many were praying intently.
The businessman was sweating and clenching his briefcase as tightly as he could. Meanwhile, the little girl sat quietly in her seat with her hands resting calmly on her legs. Incredibly she didn’t seem worried at all.
Suddenly the turbulence ended. The pilot came on to apologize for the bumpy ride and announced that they would be landing soon.
As the plane began its descent, the man said to the little girl, “You are just a little girl, but I have never met a braver person in all my life! Tell me, how is it you remained so calm while all of the adults were so afraid?”
Looking him in the eyes, she said, “My father is the pilot, and he’s taking me home.”
As you navigate through your own storms, remember the little girl’s calmness.
In the face of fear and uncertainty, her unwavering faith in her father’s abilities provided her with a sense of calm.
If you are a Christian, you will say the same thing about your Heavenly Father, who is always in control. Take a moment to reflect on who or what grounds you when you face uncertainty.
In times of turbulence, reach out to those who uplift you. Surround yourself with people who inspire courage.
Sometimes, our greatest sources of strength come from the most unexpected places!
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