In Paul’s letter to the pastor and his friend Philemon on behalf of Onesimus Paul reminded them that he was a prisoner not of Rome (though he was under house arrest), but rather Paul said that his present condition was at the request of Jesus Christ.
What a difference in perspective when we see ourselves not as victims of cruel circumstances, but rather as House Guests of a Benevolent King! We all could use a seat looking out the window where Paul gained such a view of life!