**Sit quietly, eyes closed and in silence for one minute before reading.**
If
you have been given the privilege of strength or the energy to walk with God
today then lift up the weary. If you can hear God’s voice and see his hands at
work, encourage those who cannot. For the sake of others, take to notice God
and notice him on behalf of others. Listen for his voice in your life and
theirs.
This listening doesn’t come as a way of manipulation, control or accomplishment
of your plans. This listening doesn’t lead to offer an empty hope, but a hope
that is realistic, realizes life is hard and that God is good. This listening
comes in order that you might encourage, in the right moment and with the right
amount. This listening turns into an uplifting word.
So many are weary, how can you listen to God and lift them up?
**Sit again in silence for as long as is available to you.**
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Monday, September 2, 2013
Friday, November 16, 2012
The Gift of Taking Notice
**Before you begin reading, sit
down, breathe normally and be quiet for 1 minute.**
Through the Bible we read of Jesus who took notice of people. He took notice of those who were overlooked, those who were noticed by others for what they did wrong and those who were desperately seeking Him. He took the time to notice when no one else was or was noticing for the wrong reasons. Story after story in the Gospels we read of this gift that He gave people – He noticed them. He noticed, even commended them at times and told others to take notice of them as well.
To notice someone is a gift. There are so many people that feel overlooked every day, that wonder if anyone cares or sees them. Does anyone really hear them, does God hear them? Does God see?
We have opportunities each day to be the hands and feet of Christ and care for another by the simple act of noticing. Taking notice of them, commending them, encouraging them, sending them a link from an article or picture you thought they’d like. Let them know that you think of them. Often this is a tangible reminder that God thinks of them as well. I wish we would all consistently believe God loves us and notices us but we all have our insecurities and our struggles and we need reminders.
Be a loving reminder of God’s attention to someone today.
**Sit quietly again for as much time as is available to you.**
Through the Bible we read of Jesus who took notice of people. He took notice of those who were overlooked, those who were noticed by others for what they did wrong and those who were desperately seeking Him. He took the time to notice when no one else was or was noticing for the wrong reasons. Story after story in the Gospels we read of this gift that He gave people – He noticed them. He noticed, even commended them at times and told others to take notice of them as well.
To notice someone is a gift. There are so many people that feel overlooked every day, that wonder if anyone cares or sees them. Does anyone really hear them, does God hear them? Does God see?
We have opportunities each day to be the hands and feet of Christ and care for another by the simple act of noticing. Taking notice of them, commending them, encouraging them, sending them a link from an article or picture you thought they’d like. Let them know that you think of them. Often this is a tangible reminder that God thinks of them as well. I wish we would all consistently believe God loves us and notices us but we all have our insecurities and our struggles and we need reminders.
Be a loving reminder of God’s attention to someone today.
**Sit quietly again for as much time as is available to you.**
Have more than
two minutes? Read Luke 7:36-50 about Jesus who took notice.
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