Emerging Courageous Online Magazine - Poetry

~ Did You Hear? ~

 Did you hear the voice of the Lord today
 As you journeyed on your way
Or was your mind too busy to listen
 And He and His message slipped away?

Were your ears too busy
 Listening to that of gossip by your friends
 Was your heart too full of material things
 To hear His calling you again?

 While outside in the real world
 Did you smile to someone you did not know
 Or did you simply ignore everyone
 For there were places you had to go?

 Did you eyes take in the little things
 Did you stopped to smell a rose
 Or did you simply rush on by
For your watch was ticking so?

 Did you hear the tiny whisper
 That of the Lord within your ear
 Telling what He had planned for you
 Or was your mind too full of cheer?

Was your heart sad and tears were falling
Was the pain so great you didn't care
 Or did you take the time to listen
 To that tiny voice within your ear?

 Did you hear it say, "I love you,
 This is what I need for you to do."
 Did you hear it say, "I am here for you,
 Take my hand, I'll guide you through?"

 Did you hear the voice of the Lord today
 As you journeyed through your day
 Or was your mind too busy with other things
 And He and His message slipped away again?

 Written by Ruth D.Gallant
 Dated and Witnessed as my creation
 April 22, 2003
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