I found these little graphics for a dollar at the discount store. I set them on top of my dining room hutch thinking it would be a daily reminder to start my day with right priorities. Some days I forget to look up.
When I’m having a difficult day and find myself complaining and hurting, I know I forgot to look up.
When I am envying and doubting, I know I forgot to look up.
When I’m angry and tormented, I know I forgot to look up.
When all I want to do is argue and win, I know I forgot to look up.
When my heart is broken and I’m feeling hopeless, I know I forgot to look up.
When my words are cutting and I justify them, I know I forgot to look up.
When I make excuses for my mistakes, I know I forgot to look up.
When I know I’m wrong and need to apologize but don’t, I know I forgot to look up.
When I want revenge, I know I forgot to look up.
When I’m thoughtless with my words and actions, I know I forgot to look up.
When I get tired of helping, I know I forgot to look up.
When the heart of another takes a backseat to my own, I know I forgot to look up.
When love seems so far away, I know I forgot to look up.
I don’t need to move the message lower to see it.
I just need to look up.
Rejoice always, pray constantly,
in everything give thanks;
for this is God’s will for you in Messiah Yeshua. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
A LIVING STONE 