Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Darren Milam
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
If you examine the first image, what do you see? To me, it appears to be strands of beads of some sort. Regardless of what you came up with, it’s based on this close-up, or a narrow focus.
Now, when we take a look at the wide focus (below), the more “zoomed out” view, we see that those “beads” are actually water droplets attached to spider’s web.
Life works the same way. There are moments when a narrow focus is essentially zeroing in on a specific task, reviewing an important document, or keeping a watchful eye on an active child. And there are times when widening your perspective matters more—navigating a busy highway, planning for your future, or making decisions that impact others.
Whatever the situation, whether you need sharp focus or a broader view, God is ready to help. In fact, He provides clarity even when we’re unsure which perspective is best. All we have to do is ask.
Just like these two images, we can either zoom in for laser precision or step back to see the bigger picture. Neither is inherently better—they’re both necessary at different times. What is critical is the ask we make to our heavenly Father – may He grant you the wisdom and guidance, to zoom in or zoom out.