In chains -

Have you ever been in the middle of something and can't seem to see to the outside of it what is really going on? I think that is where I am at. Sometimes I wish I could see, I don't know I guess the big picture of my life. I think I am losing/lost that in the middle of living? Does that make sense? I might have brushed on this topic before, maybe I am back here again then, because this is where I am at. And not even an, "It's a wonderful life thing."- just how everything fits together. Maybe I am getting antsy and just want to see how the Lord has moved and how our lives our so intertwined together. I was thinking the other day I wondered who prayed for me when I was younger, in my 20's and early 30's before I got saved. Someone's prayers had kept me safe, delivered me from evil mainly times. I'd like to thank them. Meet them if I don't/didn't already know them. And then deeper thoughts like what if no one prays for a certain someone. Has every person had at least one person pray for them in their lifetime? (this is how my brain works) Some of those questions are answered in the bible- which is why we must go out and spread the gospel, but I think these questions just the same. On another note= I was working the other day and someone said "Home health care." Those words, those simple words really took me back. Strange how something so easy and simple and helpful to people could make me cringe- indeed if any of you knew it- I was fighting back a couple tears. It just caught me by surprise and truth be known I think I suddenly resented being where I am at. Which usually I am not- but I did dip down into pity party for a minute- I guess that's what it was. Just a realization that things aren't going to be where they were before. That now I am hooked to something, chained in a way to oxygen, although being chained to it is actually helping me. Kind of like Jesus- the parallel- always the parallel.. Teach your kids when they are young to learn parallels and patterns because they will need that learning to see the parallels and patterns that the Lord has graciously shown us in this life. Getting back to the parallel. Being chained-- to Jesus as if that may feel some days like a bad, or hard thing or too much of a burden to bear- too much of a sacrifice. And yet- you/me/we need him, need to be chained to him to even exist-- to breathe. I should write a book on parallels and patterns. I kid you not, I see them all the time, I am sure you do too. If you are looking and thinking of him and his ways and the blessings and messages he sends. It's quite fun actually, like putting together a puzzle. Love it! Hope this small note encouraged you- I know I got encouraged myself just talking about Jesus and his patterns he sends to us! Have a blessed day. Isaiah 40:31 ...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.