Deploy the troops. Send in backup. Go go GO!

Chaos, violence, and disaster reigned.  Men in orange uniforms fought, shoved, and stabbed everyone who got in their way.  Meanwhile, I sat on the edge of my seat in my living room chair, eyes glued to the TV screen.

My friends and I (as well as all of our neighbors, thanks to us!) have gotten addicted to the TV show Hawaii Five-0 (the remake).  For those of you who don’t know, Hawaii Five-0 is about a task force of 4 cop/detectives who, in addition to being partners, are best friends.

*Spoiler alert*

In this episode Chin, one of the Five-0 members, was kidnapped and smuggled into a high-security prison where one prisoner hoped to kill him.  Soon, an all-out-riot broke out because of Chin’s presence there.  When the Five-0 team found out where Chin was, there was no question.  This was one of their own – they were either going to get him out of there or die trying.  When the Hawaii police department refused to help because of the danger, Five-0 took matters into their own hands, flew a helicopter into the prison yard, and burst into the prison, guns blazing.

So what does this have to do with me?

A few weeks ago, I sent out an email begging you to pray for me.  The last few months in kindergarten have been rough.  They have worn on both my patience and my sanity.  From the moment I wrote the email and pressed send, I was overwhelmed by the response I got from family, friends, and supporters.

“I am printing out 50 copies of this email to give to my prayer class,” one of my college professors wrote.

“Our Bible study is meeting tonight – I will share this with them and we will pray!”

“We just had a prayer meeting.  You should have heard how passionately people prayed for you.”

As I read these responses, I was reminded of Hawaii Five-0.  I felt like Chin.  It is hard to be surrounded by chaos, but it is beautiful to know that you have a team that cares deeply and passionately about you.  A team that, as soon as they find out what is going on, jumps up and comes to the rescue, guns blazing.  “This is one of our own.  Send in backup.  Deploy the troops.  Go, go, GO!”

Prayer is powerful.  Keep praying.  I guarantee you that not a day goes by that I am not in need of your prayers.  Thank you for being my prayer warriors who are willing to fight for me.  You may not fight with guns, but you fight on your knees.  And that’s even better.