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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 4 – Masters)
Topic: ESCAPE (03/04/21)
The heavy grogginess in my head was beginning to lift... a little. Where was I? What had happened to me? Lord, why have you done nothing to prevent this horrific situation?

I had no idea how long I had been a prisoner of...

No. I had no notion of who had bound me so tightly. Even the slightest struggle shot pain throughout my body. All I had in my thoughts were unanswered questions.

At least my thoughts were clear enough to know what was needed. Nothing mattered but my need to escape. Heaving my shoulders I tried to twist. The encasement remained unchanged.

Lord, I have lived my life for you. What have I done that has so dis-pleased you? You should have...

No. Don't yield to those thoughts. God is God. I am but a worm in his sight. He has promised that he would be with me no matter what trials and tribulations I might face in life.

Lord, you said you would be my strength when I am weak. I have never been weaker than right now.

You said no weapon formed against me will prosper. This wrapping that binds me is a formidable weapon... I trust it will not prosper for longer than I can endure.

You said to not fear what the world can do to you. Lord, the world is trying to destroy me. Be my peace in this turbulent time.

Those who don't believe wouldn't understand the instant rush of peace that flooded my being. I wish I had a way to let them see the truth. God is my strength. God is mightier than my enemy's bonds. I will break free.

I twisted. I jerked. I stretched. It may simply be my desperation deceiving me but the wrap seemed looser than it was. I twisted, jerked, and stretched some more and added several kicks. Now I am certain! The wrap is beginning to give way. Lord, give me the strength I need for this one final...

KICK!!!

I could see light. Just above my head, there was a crack in the casing that held me. Thank you, Lord!

Pain shot throughout my being but I kicked with even more fervor. My head was free. Wriggling soon had my entire body out and I knew freedom was mine. So tired, though. I was so tired from my struggles. The sun was shining and a warm breeze refreshed me but I couldn't help myself. I had to rest.

How long had I dozed? Certainly long enough to dream. In my dream, God had reminded me of a promise I had not thought about in my struggles. He had promised that I was made a new creature in Him. He saw me for what he had created me to be. I understood that I truly was not a worm in His sight. Every believer is like I had been, wrapped up in the cares and struggles of life. We see only that part of our existence, but God sees so much more. Do we see what God sees?

I hadn't.

With that knowledge I got to my feet, spread my wings, and joined God's other butterflies.
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Gregory Kane
03/12/21
You had me at "I am but a worm in his sight." Cleverly constructed. Well done
Holly Westefeld
03/14/21
I love your take on the topic! I was wavering between butterfly and baby, once Idecided it was not a martyr/captive. The only thing that doesn't quite compute for me is the caterpillar's knowledge of Scripture, though I may happen to have a few animal stories floating around with the same suspension of realism. :)
This was a great read!
Marlene Custer 
03/15/21
Good analogy. I knew ahead of time by the comments who was struggling, so I had no trouble understanding.