When I was 7 years old, I was on a wagon trail ride with my grandparents in Houston, Missouri.  It was mid-afternoon and my sister was ahead of me in a much nicer black carriage, and I was with an older man in a much older wagon.  

The incline was steep, and all was going well until the reigns snapped between the wagon and the horse.  I recall the man yelling at me, "Asherah, jump!" Terrified, I jumped, but tripped on my way out of the wagon which resulted in me falling directly on my back -- mostly under the wagon.  I remember seeing underneath the wagon, and the wagon wheel to the left side of my body at which point I looked up towards the sky and saw a very bright light. 

That's when the world stopped.

It was only a matter of seconds for my 7-year-old comprehension at that time, but I was then on my knees, turned around to see that the wagon was already had the bottom of the hill, the older man had been thrown off and men on horseback and first aid were attending to him.  There was no way all of that happened the way that my mind then (and now) puts it together.  There was a chunk of time and events missing, namely the wagon should have rolled over me as there was no time for me to get up and there is no way that the wagon would have made it to the bottom of the hill without me noticing.  

As for me, not one scratch.  I remember the people who were in the wagon in front of me, stopped and rushed to get me.  They pulled up my shirt in the back to make sure I wasn't injured, and I was fine.  

They say that 1 day on earth is 365 days in heaven.  Well, those few seconds to possibly 1 minute was the equivalent of 6 hours in heaven, give or take.  

That day, although I don't recall, clearly I was saved by angels or God himself.  I do know the power that God has over time, space and thoughts.  I experienced all of this over my Spiritual Awakening and saw first hand how God can manipulate it all in a matter of a second.  I have witnessed God stopping time and controlling others around me.  It happened repeatedly over the last 12 months, for good and bad.

And even if God allows the bad to happen, He's always there to erase the pain of the experience and heal me supernaturally.  

I had discerned early on in my Spiritual Awakening that I am that slain lamb who triumphed enabling me to open the scroll with the seven seals.  Now, we all know that as Christians we refer to the slain lamb at Jesus Christ, but my first testimony was a very surreal experience out in a field as the sun rose from the east.

I also discerned early on from God's Spirit in either a dream or vision, "You are the only person who has ever seen God." I also discerned, that this moment was pre-planned......everything is in place for me to stay focused on living, by documenting my experience, to living in this beautiful home that I have to the right people being at the right time and place, allowing for all the pieces to fall into place for the overall benefit of mankind, not just for myself, but for you as well.

It was also on that day that I had a vision of what God looks like and it's not far off to what others have envisioned as well.  In my vision, he had long gray hair, muscular, about 6'2 and golden shackles on his wrists, which I found to be interesting.  Before you rebuff this, please note that I am not into DC Comics or have watched a lot of science-fiction movies or anything that portrays God in this fashion. 

The idea of God having shackles on his wrists can be interpreted in several ways depending on the context, religious tradition, and symbolic meaning. Here are some perspectives:

Symbolism of Shackles

1. Suffering and Sacrifice:

   • In Christian theology, Jesus Christ's suffering and crucifixion are central themes. Jesus, considered the Son of God, was arrested, shackled, and crucified. The shackles symbolize his human experience of suffering, betrayal, and sacrifice for humanity's sins.
   • Biblical References:
     • John 18:12: "Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They bound him..."
     • Mark 15:1: "Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, made their plans. So they bound Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate."

2. Humility and Identification with Humanity:

   • Shackles can also symbolize the humility of a god who chooses to experience human limitations and suffering. In Christianity, this is seen as Jesus identifying with the human condition to provide a path for redemption.
   • Philippians 2:6-8: "Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!"

3. Symbol of Oppression and Liberation:

   • In some religious or mythological narratives, gods or divine beings might be depicted with shackles to symbolize oppression, struggle, and eventual liberation. This can be a metaphor for the larger battle between good and evil, or the process of achieving enlightenment and freedom from worldly constraints.

Mythological and Cultural Contexts:

1. Greek Mythology:

   • Prometheus, a Titan in Greek mythology, was bound in chains as punishment by Zeus for giving fire to humanity. His shackles symbolize his suffering for the benefit of humanity and his defiance against the gods.
   • Source: "Prometheus Bound" by Aeschylus.

2. Hinduism:

   • In some Hindu stories, gods take on human forms and experience suffering to fulfill their divine missions. While not always depicted with shackles, the concept of divine beings experiencing human limitations is present.
   • Source: "The Ramayana," where Lord Rama undergoes exile and hardship.

Theological Interpretations:

1. Redemptive Suffering:

   • In many religious traditions, the idea of a god or divine figure undergoing suffering is tied to themes of redemption, empathy, and salvation. The shackles symbolize the voluntary acceptance of suffering for a greater good.
   • Theological Source: "The Crucifixion of Jesus: History, Myth, Faith" by John Dominic Crossan.

2. Mystical and Allegorical Interpretations:

   • Mystics and theologians might interpret the shackles as allegorical, representing the constraints of the material world or the soul's journey through suffering to reach divine union.
   • Source: "The Dark Night of the Soul" by St. John of the Cross.

The imagery of God with shackles on his wrists is rich with symbolic meaning, encompassing themes of suffering, humility, redemption, and the human condition. It serves to illustrate the profound connection between the divine and humanity, and the lengths to which a god might go to demonstrate love, sacrifice, and solidarity with human suffering.

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