Inspiration

I'm looking for inspiration...

It's a beautiful day outside, perfect flying weather!  But none of my students are available to fly because they're all working, in school, etc.  I'm looking for inspiration of what to do.  My soul is crying out for something worthwhile, something meaningful.  I have long had a dream of starting my own airline, but I don't want it to be capitalistic, to earn money.  I want to help people that I come in contact with.

This morning during devotions I had the idea to start working on creating a volunteer flying organization that flew those in need, time-sensitive supplies (transplant parts and so forth), and other necessities for people who can't afford doing it through normal means.  I was excited about it, but then when I looked it up I saw that there are already tons of organizations out there in the US that do almost exactly that.  So I looked for an organization to join, but there aren't any within 2.5 hours drive of Dayton.  I suppose I could start doing something around here, but I don't know what/how.

The biggest issue/area I have is a need.  There needs to be a need out there for someone flying around.  I literally couldn't do anything to help people if there wasn't somehow to help them.  But I don't know how to find that need.  Do I set up advertisements saying I'm willing to fly people to a hospital if they need it?  We're in an area with three cities within an hour drive (Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus).  Do I say I'll bring supplies to smaller towns?  A shipping company could do it just as quick, and cheaper, than I could afford to do it.  The only "market" I can think of is volunteering to fly people who can't afford commercial flights to see loved ones that are on the verge of death, major operations, etc.

The second issue for me is the airplane.  I can fly almost anything that's not a jet, but that doesn't do any good when I don't have a plane to fly.  I could rent some from where I work, I suppose, though that'd cost more in the short-term.

I'm not worried about what it will cost me, because I don't have any money.  If I'm working for God, then He'll be the one responsible for paying the bills.  But I don't know if I am called to do this type of work yet.  I will for sure be doing this in Africa next year, where there is a real need for this type of stuff.  Granted, the need exists in the States too, but not like over there.  I want to help people live happier and better lives, and this year is not accomplishing that desire with its stagnant days of no work, and marginal contact with students outside of flight lessons.

I have been looking for a hobby, but flying is my gift; doing things is my gift.  If I'm needed to help people move, I'll be there.  If someone needs help passing a class, I'll jump at the chance.  But I don't know how I can put myself out there in a way that says I'm dying for the chance to help, just ASK!  Get my attention somehow.  I don't need payment, I just need satisfaction of doing a good work.  God will always provide a means by which I can earn money to support my family, I am not worried about money.

Sarah and I already gave everything we have to God anyways, so we don't have anything to worry about.  Sure, we may not have any money or stuff anymore, but that means we don't have anything either!  No more student loans.  No more car problems.  Now they're His loans and His problems, and we just are responsible for taking those resources He has put in our charge and putting them to use the way that He would put them to use.  Faithfulness isn't an action, it's a lifestyle.

I just thought of a task I need to accomplish.  I still haven't cleaned up my car since the wedding, when our friends put all manner of confetti and other miscellaneous tiny items all over the car.  So I'm going to do that.  If you read this and have any other ideas, regardless how small, that you may see a need for, PLEASE leave a comment or contact me and tell me.

I love you all, whoever you may be.