Little Things

Today the shuttle Discovery was supposed to launch and return the American space program's glory. However there was a problem. As I understand it one of the four sensors on one of the booster rockets failed to work. This sensor, like the other three, is designed to shut off the shuttles main engine after the tank has run out of fuel. According to the Associated Press if the engines shut down before or after the tank is emptied tragedy can occur. Because of the possibility that this one sensor could cause problems the entire mission has been postponed.

As I thought about this I found myself thinking about how this seemed an over reaction by NASA. After all there were three other sensors that appeared to be working, why stress over just one? The obvious answer, of course, is safety. The last thing that NASA wants is another accident with a shuttle. Because they are concerned with the lives of the astronauts and their public image they choose to delay in favor of safety.

As a Christian their decision got me thinking about how I interact with God. Do I place my faith totally in Him and delay my decisions if I am not 100% sure of His will? Unfortunately I must admit that there have been times when I have failed to make sure I was 100% with God and I experienced personal crashes because of it. Perhaps NASA has the right idea. Maybe I should spend more time with God so that He can show me the dangers I am tempted to overlook.