Hold On...It's Just Turbulence

During a remote meeting at work a week or so ago, my Bro. Jay ministered to me mightily. Here's what he said:

"Turbulence...going up, you will come against some resistance. You're only gonna shake a little. And after a while, you're get up above it!"

I'm a note taker, so I tend to write when I'm in meetings. I even brought this little piece of paper with me as I traveled this week on business. This statement sparked something in me, and I want to spark something in YOU!!!

Turbulence by definition means "sudden, violent movements of air or water; a state of confusion, violence, or disorder" (Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary). When we hear the word, we oftentimes think of being on an airplane. When we hit a bit of "turbulence" during a flight, the Captain usually comes on and tells us to keep our seatbelts securely fastened, which means...don't move!

In life, we will all experience some turbulence. We will come against some resistance, opposition, confusion, and discord that will cause us to shake. Some of us will shake so hard naturally and spiritually until we're not sure stability will come. We will shake so until we feel the "end is coming". But...as long as we hold on (to God's unchanging hand), we will rise above the naysayers, the negative self-talk, the temptation, strongholds, and like, and then be smooth sailing!

I want to encourage you to hold on. We know that everything happens on purpose, and He who started a great work in us IS faithful and just to complete it (Philippians 1:6)!!! You may want to give up, throw in the towel, throw your hands up, and just not deal with "it" any more. Just know that in a little while...He's going to raise you ABOVE all of that stuff...EVERY TIME!

Stay connected to Him. Make and maintain relationships that are healthy on all levels (especially spiritually). Pray and ask God for discernment and direction to hold on! I did, and I'm continuing to do so :)

Abundant blessings and favor,
~Tee