"Drowning"

           Do you ever feel invisible? Like you are stuck underwater screaming, trying to get someones attention but they just can't hear you? Your screams are muted. They are being muffled by the gallons of water you are being forced to swallow. And it hurts. You feel like there is no getting out. The water is consuming you. It's become the stronger power. Taken over. You want to give in. Just give up. Anything to make it come to an end. But through that water comes a hand. It reaches towards you and latches on to your arm. It feels so strong as it pulls you to the surface of the water. You can suddenly breathe again. It's all over.

           I think a lot of people feel this way at some point. They go through some form or "drowning." We get stuck under the pressures of life. It mutes are screams and takes over. It becomes the water that we want to get out of. Or maybe this water is something else. It's different for everyone. But one fact stands true. It suffocates you. It tears you down to the point where giving up seems like the better choice. It leaves you feeling alone. Invisible. And all you want is for someone to hear your screams. 

           I believe that there is always someone that can hear your screams and will reach through the water to pull you out. Someone who notices you when you feel no one else does. Whether it's a friend, family member, teacher, co-worker, or even an angel. It's not always who you want but it's someone. We will never be left to "drown." We just have to hold on a little longer. Wait for that hand to help pull us out.

BUT on top of that, we need to be that hand for someone else. Be the answer to someones prayer.