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I've shared before how my goal as a child was to grow up and become a spy. Television shows like "Get Smart," "Honey West," and "Man from U.N.C.L.E." all built this glamorous picture in my mind where all I had to do was look gorgeous, go to events and observe what was happening. It would be easy to discern who the bad guys were!
As I grew up, I learned I had an important quality lacking in a spy - no, it wasn't the ability to look gorgeous - but the simple fact I never noticed what was going on. I had no powers of observation!
I still don't, which kind of handicapped me from being the parent of teenage girls, but I digress.
Noticing what is happening is kind of important for a spy, a parent, or even a good friend. Isn't it important that you notice a loved one is having a hard time? And, of course, right on the heels of noticing should come some action.
We are a blessed people because no matter if our skills of observation are lacking or not, our God does notice and care. I love this verse from Psalms that tells me that we, the ones who are in right standing with Him, are His focus:
Psalm 34:15Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,and His ears are open to their cry for help.
What a relief! It doesn't depend on me, He notices me and what I am going through.
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Your FMF neighbor here. What fun to grow up wanting to be a spy. And yes those qualities would help with teenage girls!
ReplyDeleteReally good post and so true. He sure makes up for our short-comings. BTW, I giggled at the thought of you wanting to be a spy like Maxwell Smart.
ReplyDeleteGood post, Jerralea! I enjoy Agatha Christie's detectives - Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot. They could walk in a room and observe things no one else would think of. Not me - I'd see the body on the floor and be out of there! But I digress.... I'm thankful that God watches over everything concerning me. Have a blessed day.
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