sister, brother, what do you see?

"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." Colossians 4:2

"Wow! Look at those planets!"

I quickly looked up expecting to see a spectacular celestial sight, but the sky looked no different than any other day. I turned around to see the direction of her focus and was surprised to find her looking at my legs.  Confused, i asked, "What planets are you talking about?" 

She immediately responded, "The planets and stars on your leggings."

"Well, HoHoHo! Those are CHRISTmas lights." 

What a "bright and right" reminder that not everything we see is what we think it is. 

Father, in this busy season, provide me with a quiet, watchful heart. Help me to slow down and try to see things as they truly are.  The season can be filled with mixed signs:

joy... instead of sadness
laughter... instead of tears
fullness... instead of emptiness
peace... instead of turmoil

As Your children, open our eyes and ears to truth and use us to Your glory. With a thankful spirit may we spread Your love, goodness and light to others in need.

we are loved and chosen by God,
may we live like we believe it,
veneal