It feels good to – notice
“Look to the right and see – there is none who takes notice of me…” Psalm 142:4 (ESV)
Sometimes it helps to just notice. To honor someone with notice. We rush through life and never see the housekeeper at work, the guy who delivers the supplies or our husband who plugged our phone in last night.
There are so many people who make our lives better. Who do jobs with little thanks. Some of them perform task that the world considers menial – unimportant. We pass right by them without, well, without notice.
The degree of my willingness to “see” appears to be tied to my degree of busyness. If I notice too much, I will need to get involved. And, I just don’t have time…
Jesus noticed all those around Him – even those who just touched the hem of His robe.
He is so keenly aware of people. He meets our needs and heals our brokenness. Jesus sees past our masks and those silly smiles we wear to hide from the world. Getting involved in our messy lives is His desire.
Can I challenge each of us this week to notice? To say thanks more often. To touch the shoulder or arm of someone and look them in the eye. Take some time to…notice.
Linking up with some other amazing writers at Kate Motaung’s Five Minute Friday.
I love how Kate highlighted the word notice for FMF. The paying attention to detail and the simple act of pausing in your busyness to reach out to someone else is a gift we can give to others. We all tend to become consumed with ourselves but I will try to be intentional in my “noticing” of others today and thought my week. Loved this post!
Mary I’m so glad you stopped by. God definitely used Kate to remind us all to pause sometimes and look around. This was especially a good one for the holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Carmen — this is so timely as I heard the same thing in my spirit this weekend. About how we need to let people know that God loves them just by becoming aware of their presence in our lives no matter how small. We drove through a fast food chain Sunday morning to grab a cup of tea before church and I leaned over my husband and said to the monotone, dead pan faced young girl — Have a Happy Thanksgiving — and her sweet little face lit up in a smile and her eyes twinkled like a million watts. Such a small act with such a huge impact. SOOOO important for us to do this. Thanks so much for sharing and I’m glad I found your blog — through a Twitter recommendation — for I too am a once-broken woman put together more than once. God is EVER GOOD. Looking forward to getting to know you better. Happy Thanksgiving and blessings…
Shelia I am so glad you found me too! I loved your story about how your little act of kindness made such a difference. I also love when God talks to us all about the same thing. We know He is making a point. I feel as if He is saying, “Ok girls, this is important”. Please come again soon. I am headed over to visit with you now.
I am guilty of walking through life oblivious to those around me. I pray the Lord will help me to slow down and truly see the needs He’s put in front of me.
Barbie, I can be guilty of the same thing. And, the crazier my life is, the blinder I become. God knows our heart and I know He will help both us become more of who He wants us to be everyday. Thanks for stopping by my friend.
Last week I “noticed” someone at a fast food restaurant as she took our order. All I did was ask how her day was in a way that showed I actually cared. I didn’t think very much of it, but the look of appreciation she gave me just for noticing her caught me off guard. I could see in her eyes it’d been a long day and for a moment we were sisters exchanging compassion and encouragement. In the end, with her sweet gratitude, I felt like she had given me a gift. Isn’t that funny, sometimes when we give we end up being the one who receives the most!? I so enjoy your words, Carmen. They always seem to speak straight to my soul.
Oh Jenni, I know what you mean. I have walked up to the cashier at Walmart before and her face showed weariness. It seems when I remember to call her name and ask about her day, her face lights up. Which makes my heart light up. Gosh I hope I can remember to do that more. You are always so kind and encouraging to me. Thanks for noticing.
I noticed! Beautiful, thank you!
Thank you my friend!
Wonderful — trying very hard to notice life myself today.
Patti in our busy lives, it can be hard to take time to notice! I know God is pleased with our efforts to try. Thanks for visiting me today.
It seems we had quite similar thoughts on today’s word prompt. May we all remember to “notice”.
Yes ma’am Kelly. I think it means something when God lays the same burden on our hearts. It’s like bolding our words. Pay attention Carmen!
Thank you Carmen – just saying I noticed. :)
And thanking you for reminding me I NEED to notice much more and perhaps the Scripture that says to have a friend we are to be a friend (loose paraphrase) holds for notice too.
Good post. Glad I stopped by.
I’m so glad you stopped by too Kathie. Thank you for your kind words and for noticing :)