#wheresmywindow. That’s the recent hashtag trend from disgruntled airlines passengers. They are supposed to have a window seat, but they find themselves next to a wall with no window. In some cases, passengers even paid extra for a window seat. So they express their displeasure on social media…with #wheresmywindow!
Of course, we all know the problem. In an effort to increase profit, airlines cram more passengers onto planes. But they can’t change the size of the plane or the location of the windows. So they add more rows; and when they do, some passengers are off-center from the windows. In some cases, there is no window near them at all.
Personally, I like the aisle. Despite the danger of being hit in the knee with the beverage cart, the smaller window seat is no fun at 6’3”. But, in all fairness, I understand the anger. If you want a window, and you paid extra for it, you don’t want a wall!
I wonder though, if most people don’t do the same thing as the airlines. We claim we are giving window seats, with a view of our hearts, to loved ones and to God. But there’s usually a wall there.
We cram our lives full of things that push others into a seat that has no view of our hearts, our minds, our very souls. We don’t do it maliciously; we are just trying to maximize our efficiency. And we get so busy that we lose focus on things that really matter.
We would do well to remember that we do better with windows than walls. When I give brothers and sisters a window seat, they can help me know when I am off course; they can pray for me; and they can help me with my sins (Galatians 6:1; James 5:16).
God, of course, sees everything, regardless. But He prefers it when we purposely give Him the view, admitting our faults and asking Him to watch over our souls. Give Him the window seat; after all, He paid for it by the blood of Christ.
#HISwindowseat
