Watch and Listen Carefully
Christina's World

You whispered, "God, speak to me" and a meadowlark sang. But, you did not hear.

So you yelled "God, speak to me!" And, the thunder rolled across the sky. But, you did not listen.

You looked around and said, "God let me see you." And a star shined brightly. But you did not notice.

And, you shouted, "God show me a miracle!" And, a life was born. But, you did not know.

Butterflies So, you cried out in despair, "Touch me God, and let me know you are here!"

Whereupon, God reached down and touched you. But, you brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

Watch and listen carefully. Don't miss out on a blessing because it isn't packaged the way that you expect.


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   Original images credits: Christina's World, 1948. Andrew Wyeth. Five Butterflies, c. 1912. Odilon Redon.
   Date: April 1, 2001