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 a spectacular celestial sight, but the sky looked no different than any other day. I turned around to see the direction of her eyes 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 legs."

"Haha... Actually they are CHRISTmas lights." 

What a "bright" reminder not everything we see is what we think. 

Father, in this busy season, provide me with a quiet, watchful heart. Help me to slow down and try to see people as they truly are.  What we see may only portray the surface. The season can disguise what the heart truly feels:

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

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

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