Was just talking to a friend about changes basically. She and I have both been through some big changing events . . . that maybe have left us both in some ways a little gun-shy on some things. Caution is good, I suppose. Being overly cautious probably is not though.

To liken this to maybe one of the biblical stories, I guess we could think of many, but for now I'll use Ruth.

Ruth had obviously had some troubling situations. Her husband died and she was now with what was left of "his people"- her mother and sister-in-law.

When she was told to depart instead of going on with Naomi--- she chose to stay until the bitter end . . . which certainly could have been if God had not been in this situation . . .

Into a foreign land, now without her husband, without any of her own family- just with Naomi- with nothing for certain on the other side and nothing really that was hers to take with her . . .

A lot of us would say, "Okay I'm done". & In this world, a lot of people would applaud that decision . . . and maybe even help us achieve it, give us sustenance, make us comfortable . . .

Instead she went. & While there she not only existed but made her mind up to thrive . . . and even to help Naomi to exist. She went out and did the one thing that was open to her at the time. She gleaned the fields.

Do you know what this is? It means that she went behind the others, and after they had taken all the best . . . after everything was already picked over and taken . . . she came in and she took the scraps off the ground.

She came in and made herself lower than all the rest---- took what was not appealing or attractive to them . . . . and was content with it.

Agh, now there's a big one. She was content with it!

& We all know the rest of the story. Boaz saw her and seemed vexed by this one that would come in and work twice as hard for the least of what was to be had, with a good attitude and no complaint . . .

So, he, who was owner of it all . . . gave instruction that improved her bounty.

& Much later in the story, he went to great lengths so that he could take her as his wife . . .

Funny how the poor servant girl found favor in the wealthy owner's heart!

Reminds me of how lowering ourselves as servants and being content with that which we are given seems to be dear unto the heart of King.

I don't know exactly where He is taking me. There are clues . . . but you know, I don't need to know how everything works. Maybe for now I'll just be content with the ride.

GOD BLESS. & Here if you need me-