Family Parable (Part Seven) Conversation on the plane
JOHN: Considering we drove fifty miles to the airport
We made good time with the traffic report
I will get our luggage checked in
We will be ready to board the plane
SALLY: If our flight had not been delayed
We would have missed our plane today
Whatever caused the medical emergency
I pray they are okay now and in recovery
(Loud speaker – flight 113 is now boarding at gate 3)
JOHN: That's our flight, non-stop to Houston
In three hours, we will be with our son
(prayer to God)
SALLY: Lord, You have brought us this far by Your hand
Grant us traveling mercies and protect Tom by Your plan
(Find their seats on the plane)
JOHN: I wish that dad and I could get along
What have I done so terribly wrong
Will God hold me responsible for Tom
When he called, I did not listen to him
SALLY: I think your dad still blames himself inside
From when your mom committed suicide
After losing your sister they named Melony
Taking her life was how she ended her agony
JOHN: Maybe dad is afraid that if something happens to Tom
He will not be able to handle more grief and carry on
SALLY: You could be right, but let's not worry about that now
I know God will give us strength through this somehow
JOHN: I want to know more how I can have your faith in God
But I am afraid of what that would mean on the road I trod
SALLY: God understands all the fears and doubts on your part
Just come to Him with simple faith and open your heart
SALLY: After my parents divorced when I was ten, I had fears
I had already invited Jesus in my heart, but I shed tears
My dad had been having an affair and came home late
It hurt that he loved someone more and I wanted to hate
SALLY: But I began to see more and value God's unconditional love
Then God sent a caring man in my stepdad who fit like a glove
It took time, but our family became whole again once more
Even in the bad times, we can still praise God forevermore
JOHN: Honey, thanks for sharing from your heart so honestly
Let's talk more about this later, I am closer to being ready
(Loud speaker: We are now landing in Houston
and we hope you enjoyed your flight)
JOHN: Well, we are finally here, safe and sound
Praise and thanks be to God all around
Once we get our luggage and a rental car
Then we will call the hospital and go there
