Should I be afraid to fly?

SnowTiger · Oct 17, 2020

Hi,

I'm currently having a dilemma. I want to apply to the JET program so I can teach English in Japan, but I'm really afraid of flying. What makes things worse is that I feel like I received signs from God that might mean that I will die in a plane crash. I'm not totally sure that that is what the signs meant, but I'm worried about it. I've been praying to God that he will tell me somehow if it is okay to do the JET program, but I'm not getting any response.

Anyone have advice?

Thanks,

SnowTiger

BobRyan · Oct 17, 2020

SnowTiger said:
Hi,

I'm currently having a dilemma. I want to apply to the JET program so I can teach English in Japan, but I'm really afraid of flying. What makes things worse is that I feel like I received signs from God that might mean that I will die in a plane crash. I'm not totally sure that that is what the signs meant, but I'm worried about it. I've been praying to God that he will tell me somehow if it is okay to do the JET program, but I'm not getting any response.

Anyone have advice?

Thanks,

SnowTiger

Why do you want to teach english in Japan?

SnowTiger · Oct 17, 2020

Well, my brother teaches Englisn in China and he really likes it. Also, I'm having a lot of trouble finding work in the United States, so I figure I should try overseas.

Kenny'sID · Oct 17, 2020

Think about it, if God wanted to send you a sign, he is perfectly capable of making it clear. So, I would say, he has not done that, and in all sincerity, I think you are letting your imagination get away from you.

Not sure if there is some kind of therapy for that or not, or if once you realize God had nothing to do with this, maybe you could get over it on your own?

Sounds like a nice adventure to me...dont let unreasonable fears take it away from you.

NerdGirl · Oct 17, 2020

SnowTiger said:
Hi,

I'm currently having a dilemma. I want to apply to the JET program so I can teach English in Japan, but I'm really afraid of flying. What makes things worse is that I feel like I received signs from God that might mean that I will die in a plane crash. I'm not totally sure that that is what the signs meant, but I'm worried about it. I've been praying to God that he will tell me somehow if it is okay to do the JET program, but I'm not getting any response.

Anyone have advice?

Thanks,

SnowTiger

2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

SnowTiger · Oct 17, 2020

It is true that God doesn't want us to be afraid. The good voice I hear has told me that I shouldn't pay attention to magical signs because I don't know who these signs are from. For some reason I keep believing these signs that I got were from God even though they make me very afraid. Maybe they aren't from God?

Thank you for all your help, everyone.

Richard T · Oct 18, 2020

You seem to have a lot going on with very little discernment. You have this fear based on a potential sign. What you need is a word from God. I would pray and get more faith from scripture concerning what you are to do about Japan. Once you hear from Him, you should be set. If you are just going for a job only though, you could also just pray through until you get a job here. Either way, you need an encounter with the Holy Spirit who will lead, guide and help you find your way. Also, in case you did not know, you can cruise from Seattle or Alaska to Tokyo. Kind of expensive though and takes about 10 days.

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