Author Unknown
“After listening to the king, they went their way. And behold, the star they had seen in the east went on before them until it came to rest over the place where the Child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great gladness.” Matthew 2:9-10
“When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn’t feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it’s all right to cry.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything I could be.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I learned most of life’s lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I looked at you and wanted to say, ‘Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn’t looking.’
Each of us influences the life of a child.”
Author Unknown
The Storyteller
Prayer
Dear Father,
Bless all who seek You. Bless all who struggle. Bless the sick. Bless the peacemaker. Bless the grieving. Bless the hungry.
And use us to do Your Glory.
Amen.
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 