Recent weeks in the UK have brought snowy and foggy weather, causing numerous flight cancellations. My parents were scheduled to fly recently, and I prayed their flight wouldn’t be affected. The stress of cancellations and rescheduling is something no traveler wants to endure. But in situations like this, safety comes first—when the weather is bad, all flights are grounded.
This is a powerful metaphor for life and our spiritual journey. Just as airplanes cannot ascend in poor weather conditions, we too struggle to rise above when we are in the wrong atmosphere.
In our spiritual walk, the atmosphere we dwell in matters greatly. The Bible reminds us in Psalm 1:1-3 that the person who delights in the law of the Lord is like a tree planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in season. Meanwhile, the wrong atmosphere—like walking in the counsel of the wicked or standing in the way of sinners—leads to instability and a lack of progress.
The same principle applies to every area of life. In our careers, relationships, and finances, the environment we find ourselves in shapes our ability to “take off.” When we allow negativity, toxic influences, or fear to dominate, our vision becomes clouded, much like a foggy runway. And when visibility is impaired, progress slows, and sometimes, we remain grounded.
Proverbs 29:18 reminds us that “where there is no vision, the people perish” (KJV). Without clear sight or direction, we wander aimlessly. Just as pilots rely on visibility to navigate their course, we need spiritual clarity and the right perspective to move forward effectively.
Ask yourself: What atmosphere are you creating or allowing around you? Is it conducive to growth, clarity, and forward movement? Are you surrounding yourself with voices that build your faith or ones that foster doubt and confusion?
Practical Steps to Create the Right Atmosphere
- Anchor Yourself in God’s Word: Meditate on scripture to cultivate a climate of faith and hope in your life. (Joshua 1:8)
- Evaluate Your Relationships: Surround yourself with people who uplift and encourage you, as iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17).
- Speak Life Over Your Circumstances: Your words have the power to shape your environment. Choose to declare God’s promises over your life. (Proverbs 18:21)
- Pray for Clarity: Just as fog lifts when the sun rises, prayer can bring clarity and remove spiritual fog in our lives. (Philippians 4:6-7)
Conclusion
Whether in our spiritual life or daily endeavors, the atmosphere we cultivate plays a critical role in determining whether we ascend or remain grounded. If you feel stuck or unable to “take off,” examine your environment and make intentional changes to align it with God’s purpose for your life.
2 thoughts on “The Weather Forecast”
Thank you for this great piece doctor.
Thank you for this piece Sir…. Our environment is a determinant factor to growth