5 Minute Friday:
Open your eyes and notice
Open your heart and see
Notice the small things and whisper a prayer
Notice the mom with her hands full
Basket overflowing
Notice the kids making a fuss
But don't shake your head
Take time to whisper a prayer
For peace to fill her soul
Notice the man moving slowly
The wrinkle in his brow
As he tries to read the signs
Notice his confusion and doubt
But don't shake your fist
Whisper a prayer for a clear mind
Notice the birds in the trees
Singing their song of life
Notice their nest and the work that it took
But don't just see and walk on
Whisper a prayer of thanks
For ears to hear and eyes to see
Notice the sun as its rises
Notice the colors of the changing sky
Notice the sun as it sets
And brings on the night
Then whisper a prayer to say thank you.
Thank You God for another day of life
Notice the people around you
Notice those whom you love
A day brings many good and hard things
Take time to really notice them
Don't take them for granted
Whisper a prayer of help
So you will never forget to notice them
So you will have no regrets when they are gone
