The Aviator’s Psalm

The LORD is my co-pilot; I shall not be in want.   

 He takes hold of the ignitions and breathes life into my engines;        he leads me to safe full powered takeoffs and calm crosswinds,

He restores me to my senses as I get hold of the yoke.        He guides me to safe flight paths and clear skies        so that I can always fly back to the ones I love.

Even though I fly though a valley of clouds and thunderstorms,
       I will fear no evil,
       for He is with me;
       my trusted instruments and indomitable wings which He has blessed,
       they comfort me.

He prepares a safe landing field before me
      be it in the presence of engine quits or planned landings.
 

He provides me with the overflowing wisdom - to remember what’s on my checklist and strength and coordination - to  recover from unusual attitudes.

Surely goodness and love will follow me
       as my gears shall touchdown firmly and safely on tierra firma in all my days of flight
       and my plane and I will come all in one in piece at the hangar of the LORD
       forever.