Those of us who were BORN TO FLY occasionally get shot out of the sky. We’re soaring along with pure motives and no agenda. We’re working hard and giving our very best. We’re loving what we’re doing because it’s our passion and our gifting. Then suddenly, from out of nowhere, we’re hit. We’re falling. We’re crashing to the ground.
When we regain the breath that was knocked out of us, we try to reorganize our scattered thoughts. We assess our injuries; they are critical. What do we do now? Laying on the ground isn’t an option. We must fly again. But how will we ever navigate the great ascent from the ground to the sky?
From an experienced flyer and crasher, here are some suggestions.
- Remove yourself from the source of the hit. I moved four hundred miles away.
- Rest, physically and mentally. I let myself take naps. Imagine that!
- Heal, physically and mentally. I developed a real physical issue from a non-physical hit. When I removed myself from the source of the hit, my physical issue healed.
- Ask God to restore whatever you lost in the crash. The biggest thing I lost was my passion for life. Life was no fun without passion!
- Seek counsel and inspiration from wise people. I DVR’d T.D. Jakes and I asked moviepastor.com lots of questions.
- Immerse yourself in family and friends who love you. There’s a song that says, “You find out who your friends are.” That proved to be a true statement.
- Keep going through the motions. I was only off from work one week. I don’t think anyone knew I was hurting except those closest to me.
- Plan a big adventure. I had always wanted to go to New England so… I went twice!
- Explore a new niche. After twenty years as a Children’s Pastor, it was refreshing and energizing to do something new.
- Reset your goals. After the hit, none of my goals applied anymore. I trashed them and started over.
It will take time. Weeks, months, maybe even years. But we will fly again. And getting shot out of the sky will only make us soar higher. After all, we were BORN TO FLY!
Where are you in the process?
- Soaring
- Crashing
- Ascending again
- Soaring higher
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Right now I’m struggling to remove myself from the source of the hit. I feel so trapped where I am. I am so tired of crying my eyes out. I love my mom, but she’s the source of my hit. My faith isn’t what it used to be. I stay stressed out and I’m only 24 years old. I’m so tired.
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God wants us to have “life to the full!” I hope you can ascend again.
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This was great and I must share with others. Thanks so very much! I’m definately ascending, Thank you Jesus! Can’t wait to soar again to new heights, well on my way, thanks to those who showed their true love for me during my storm and coming out, my Christian family and ride-or-die friends, I love them!
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So glad you are ascending! Sounds like you have amazing friends to immerse yourself in.
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I’ve been shot out of the sky more than once this year and I just realised that I’m a little more worn out than I thought. When I tried to answer your questionnaire I also realised that my answers is not ‘normal’ for me. I guess I need to get my strenght back to get back in the air. I will fly again.
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I’m sorry you have had a hard year. Life can be SO HARD. Hang on tight. YOU CAN FLY AGAIN!
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Well said Becky! You are pretty fabulous! Thanks for all you do!
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Paige–You are an encourager. Thank you. However, YOU are the one who is pretty fabulous. 🙂
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I am ascending again. Great read!!! Thanks.
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That is great news. I hope you are SOARING very soon!
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Inspirational indeed Becky! the greatest gift God has given us is the wisdom to value the lessons we learn 4rm our mistakes. I hate failure with a passion but i cherish the scars. They are like war wounds.
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So true. Thank you for YOUR inspiration!
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Very powerful! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, Adrean. Hope your week is SOARING!
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Thanks for this confirmation. I am ascending again!!!
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Awesome! Hang on tight and enjoy the flight!
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This is uplifting and its a bridge to success for any one who is lost in failure
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Your words are encouraging to me. Thank you, Kaycee.
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Thank you for this post. I’m soaring higher, God bless you!
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That is GREAT NEWS! God bless you, too!
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WOW i dnt knw….. wht to say i mean, i dnt knw where i am some times am crashing, i try to remove ma self from the source bt hey its not easy, i keep going back nommater how i try, its like am addicted to him or something but he keeps hurting and breaking ma heart, am in a flood of tears as am writtng this ….and am tired of cryng the same type of tears everytym …..i need help ASAP but i dont need it, i dont knw if you get what am saying i mean i knw i need help but yet i dont want to leave him…..plizzzz mayb u can help me. Ma heart has been torn apart shurttered but i still love him with these broken promises……maybe u are the breakthrough ive been waiting 4.
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Elsie–I am so sorry you are hurting. God wants you to be happy. There is someone for you who will love you and treasure you. Be strong and value yourself like God values you. I am praying for you NOW.
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Followed TD Jakes twit to this page. I fell and on my way up again. I am stronger, wiser, and more mature. Please pray for me, I will be starting IVF treatment this month to conceive. God bless!!
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I am praying now! I, too, had difficulty having children. I hope all goes well!
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The message is direct to heart…. God Bless
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Thank you, Prabu. May you SOAR!
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Nice piece of work,well thought and properly out layed. You’ve indeed giving us strenght to fly again. There is no need taking solace in discomfort… Thanks for shearing with us. God bless.
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I am blessed by your words. Thank you.
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Becky, I read this and started bawling! One thing that I have learned about getting shot out of the sky is sometimes our direct hits are not just God’s way of reaching us but also His way of reaching someone else through us. I am experiencing this right now helping the person who shot me out of the sky recover from being shot down himself.
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There is a completely new lesson in what you just said! Thank you for your words. Praying for you now.
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Wow!!!! After reading your blog, I have courage to step out of the boat.
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That makes me want to SOAR! I am blessed by your words.
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After 11 years in ministry, crashed, now ascennding again and preparing to soar higher! On a different course but loving the new direction God is taking me! Thanks for this!
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Wow. Sometimes ministry is HARD. May God bless you in your new flight!
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I crashed hard about 4 years ago. It took me over 3 years to begin my ascent, but I am finally flying higher than ever before. My relationship with God has not been this good for many years. The crash was worth it, and is what God used to bring me to where I am today. Good post! Keep it up and God bless you!
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Thank you, Chuck. Sometimes it takes a LONG TIME. So glad you are SOARING!
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This took me about 2 minutes to read, but will stay with me for a long time!! I believe I am at the “Ascending Again” stage and boy is it hard to try to mend broken wings, but that’s why I am now turning it over to God and asking Him to restore! Thank you for these wonderful words of wisdom! God Bless you:)
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Thank you, Ursula. I am praying for you RIGHT NOW. God bless!
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Becky,
This is first I have heard of you, but you are on point. I am ascending and I plan to fly higher than before. Thank you for this God inspired I can feel of through this phone. Thanks again and keep them coming you have blessed me.
God bless.
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Your words are very kind. Thank you. Hang on tight and you will fly again!
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This words re not only wonderful but life changing as well
Thanks a lot.
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Thank you, Jorsh. Have a blessed day!
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Wonderful blog, very thought provoking and inspiring. I believe I am in the process of crashing and looking to ascend. I’m going to print this and keep it with me…and I will be following your blog! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
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Cyndi–I’m honored by your kind words. Saying a prayer now for you to be able to fly again!
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Number 9 – working on it! Thanks for the encouragement.
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You are welcome. I wish you the BEST!
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Bishop TD Jakes twitted about you blog and I followed the link here. Great words of inspirations for living. I think I will share this piece on facebook,by sure I will refrence your blog as the source.
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Thank you, Wilson. Hope your day is blessed!
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Tks so much 4 the inspiring words, it meant a lot Becky. I am definitely ascending again & loving it.
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Oh, that is GREAT. Soon you will be SOARING!
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Trying now to remove myself from the source of the hit
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Wow!!! This is a awesome piece!!!!! I have been shot down and now Iam struggling to get back up
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It is SO HARD, but YOU CAN DO IT! Praying for you now.
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What a wonderful and on time message… I got up this morning and ask God to direct my path… it appears that I have crashed so many times… I’m at a stand still.. Not realizing what my next move should be… I will take the steps you provided…
Thank You for this message…
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I’m honored that I could help in some way. I’m saying a prayer for you now!
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I crashed and I am now ascending again. I am learning to reposition myself. Trading my old shoes for new ones. Ty for sharing.
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So happy you are ascending again! Take care.
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Where are you in the process?
I’m ascending again
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That’s awesome news! Hang on tight and enjoy the ascent!
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I’ve been crashing for years I need help so bad to fly again
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I know exactly how you feel. I seem to continue to crash and crash and crash.
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Take steps today in that direction. YOU CAN DO IT!
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I crashed over 3 years ago and landed in a pit of depression. God rescued me and now I am soaring! For the first time in my life I am soaring! I think I need an adventure experience right about now. Thank you so much for this!
Blessings L
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So glad you are soaring. Have fun planning your adventure!
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This massage came the right time for me.’am ready to fly again now I need new goals.
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I wish you the BEST!
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Absolutely phenomenal post!!!! Thank you
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Thank you for the kind words!
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Becky, I LOVE this post! I’m somewhere between ascending & soaring higher. I really love the part about trashing the old list & making new goals. Fissin to do that now!
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Thanks, Anne. You are soaring in my opinion!
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Thanks Becky always a treat to hear what the Lord is speaking through you,thank God for kingdom mindset people like you.
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Hope things are going well for you. Stay cool in Carolina!
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Where am I? I’m at the “ascending again” stage. You are so right. Sometimes you have to crash before you can start again and this time soar higher than before. Hope all is well, Becky. ❤
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You will soar again, Heather! Take care.
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LOVING IT! i CRASHED, NO VACATION IN 9 YRS! READY FOR ANYTHING/ LOVE YOUR BLOGS BECKY! KEEP LOOKING AT GOD! WHE WE CAN I NEED TO TALK SHARE VENT, PRAY!
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Wow. Take a vacation, Lisa!
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Thank you I needed this word mjn
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Martha–I hope you SOAR!
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I’m crashing. I’m looking forward to soaring again:)
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Hang on tight! You’ll fly again!
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WOW! It’s wonderful to hear a refreshing outlook & relentless pursuit of an…always abounding mindset toward life. Trouble is common. GOD is faithful:o)
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So true. Trouble is common. So thankful we don’t have to stay on the ground!
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Thank u for this…it has been such a blessing. I recently crashed via a divorce. I thought everything was going ok in suddenly my whole world was flipped upside-down. I never stopped to heal tho. The pass couple of months I have been so hard but after reading this I realize its cause I have been trying to fly with a broken wing (heart, mind n emotions are all broken). Thank for the remedy to heal properly. I’m going to take a serious pause n recover from these major injuries in my life. God bless you.
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Saying a prayer for you now. I hope 2012 is a good year for you.
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