Pre-check

When flying out of Atlanta I have typically gotten to the airport at least 2 hours in advance. Five years ago, I would be hanging out in the gate area for over an hour before boarding. However, the security checkpoints have become more intense and I almost missed my flight the last time I flew. (We were actually the last two people who boarded the plane!) That convinced me to look into TSA Pre-check. The idea is that for $85, a background check will be done in advance and for 5 years you can go through the much shorter pre-check line. 

Since I was off this week, I decided to take care of it Tuesday. I found a place about 45 minutes from home and I showed up with my birth certificate and drivers license. Unfortunately, it was not enough. I also needed a certified marriage license to show that my maiden name connected to my current name. The next day, I spent $10 at the courthouse to get a certified copy of the license.

I tried again on Friday. I presented all of the documents and the person was distraught over the fact that neither of the certified documents had a document number on them. She was befuddled as to how to complete the application. She actually just picked numbers on the copies and added them to the application. After scanning the documents, she had me pay the $85 non-refundable amount and sent me on my way. Wow, I hope it will be successful!

I didn't think applying for TSA Pre-check was going to be so involved. I got to thinking about all of the hoops I had to jump through and still have to wait 30-60 days to see if it works. At that time, I'll be assigned a number that I can use to get where I need to go, but, it does expire. It's a good thing that God doesn't work that way. It's not a Pre-check, it's a Life-check

Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. 

Revelation 3:5 He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.