One of our daughters spent many hours working at swimming pools. Phrases like extend your reach, keep your head above water and throw a lifeline were commonly heard in that water world.
Lately, I have been reminded of lifeguard strength, mentality and the necessity for everyone to have a lifeguard-type person in our lives. As a matter of fact, I think we are all lifeguards.
To throw a lifeline (according to freedictionary.com) is :
“to give someone help
or a means of dealing with
a problematic or dangerous situation,
especially if they are desperate
or are unlikely to succeed on their own”
Who doesn’t need a lifeline at different times in their lives?
Maybe it is a phone call, assistance with a task, a card, or flowers brought to your door. Maybe it is childcare, or a visit, or a meal delivered. Perhaps it is just (as if just is appropriate when one is in need) a kind word.
Such expressions of help are like lifelines to safety and security. They can be just the best examples of us as the very hands and feet of God.
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