God moving again…

October 4, 2016
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Okay. Another update. THIS IS NOT BY ACCIDENT OR COINCIDENCE. GOD IS SO GOOD. So I arrive to my seat on my next flight and see I have a whole row to myself. I get excited for the nap I’m about to take… then a young girl came and sat beside me. She had tears rolling down her face. She looked at me and apologized in advance for crying on the flight. I looked at her and asked her what was wrong and if I could help. She then in the middle of crying told me that both her parents had just passed away. I then started to tear up. My heart was heavy and the Lord gave me the strength to be strong for her. I then started praying for her and her family. Afterwards she began to tell me that she doesn’t even have an answer about why, yet this woman was certain her parents are now in a better place. They are up in the heavens looking down upon her. She’s known Christ for most of her life. She spoke with truth and life. The rest of the flight I asked her questions about her parents and she filled my heart with joy. She shared funny stories, embarrassing stories, and all the stories in between. She was laughing and joyful by the time we turned our separate ways. These words she said are still ringing through my head, “you know what Zach, God is so good even when we’re not. He is faithful even in the most difficult of situations” those were the exact thoughts I was having after my first flight… Rebecca my heart breaks for you.
These two airplane experiences today have rocked my world. I had no expectation of being on a plane in the first place, let alone two flights, and yet during this time God has shown his love and mercy and goodness. Again like none of this would’ve been in my plan, I was looking forward to a whole row to myself and God took that and sent me down another path.

Things like this don’t happen by accident. It’s not by coincidence. It is a divine appointment the lord has known about forever. I think I needed to be reminded of this today just as much as my new friends. God thank you for wrecking my plans and revealing yourself to me in new ways each and everyday. So thankful you pursue me even when I run from you.
Also just need to give a shout out of love to my parents. I think as a college student it’s easy to take our parents for granted. Mom and Dad. Love you guys to death. So grateful for everything you’ve done and will do for me. Being a parent can be a thankless job at times. I’m sorry for taking you for granted. Love y’all and pray for you everyday