
Dear Friend,
I looked for you this morning as you tried to pick out the right outfit and get ready for work. Did you notice how blue the skies were today... I thought you would love them! I had hoped you would be able to take a few moments to talk with me... but I saw you were busy.
So I waited patiently.
As you were brewing the coffee and making yourself a little breakfast... you seemed to have a lot of things on your mind. I was concerned because I didn't want you to become sad and then have a bad day. Did you notice the abundance food you have at your fingertips? I'm not sure... you were so consumed by your thoughts... did you forget me altogether.
So I waited patiently.
At one point you seemed to have some time... and when you sprung to your feet, I thought for sure you were coming to meet me. I didn't realize you would be so busy... puttering around, that our time would have to be postponed.
So I waited patiently.
I watched as you drove to work... you took time to greet your co-workers and grab another cup of coffee in the break room... maybe now... but I realized when you got up you were going to your desk. Did you notice the homeless man on the street that has nowhere in particular to go? I want you to know... I wouldn't mind if you talked with me as you were driving to work or even sitting in the break room.
So I just waited patiently.
The morning went by so quickly and it was time for lunch. Were you so deep in thought... or were you embarrassed to talk to me? Is that why you didn't even take a moment to bow your head? You glanced over the other tables and noticed some of your friends talking briefly with me. I hope you were aware of the strength I gave you to work today... that's okay there are many more hours left yet and I have hope that you will come spend a bit of those with me.
So, I will wait patiently.
The afternoon was so filled with more work and then after school activities with the children. I applaud your time with them, they were my gifts to you. I hoped that you would talk to them about me... I want so badly to know each of them on a personal basis. I realize it's time for you to get home and cook dinner.
So, I will wait patiently.
Everyone seemed especially hungry tonight... you all sat down and got busy eating. May I say... I missed you again. Maybe after dinner is finished we can have time... But, there was the clean up... helping the kids with homework... putting a few loads of laundry together. Do you know how blessed you are to have all these things? I can see how tired you are...
So, I will wait patiently.
You finally got a chance to sit down... you turned on the tv... you sat quietly... you needed time to yourself. I know how good it is for you to relax. I wondered why in front of the tv... it seems you just sit there... not thinking about anything. I have time now... we could meet... if even for a few moments.
So, I will wait patiently.
Wow... the evening is gone and it is time to say goodnight. I'm glad you spent time reading and tucking the children into bed. And there you go again... getting the kids clothes and lunches ready for tomorrow. You are just so busy... and now you are sleepy. You plopped into bed and were asleep before I could even come to remembrance.
Thats okay, because you may not realize... but, I am always here for you. I've got more patience than you will ever know. I love you so very much... each day I wait for a nod... a thought... or a thankful heart. There is so much I want to share with you... so much I want to give to you. It just isn't possible to have a one-sided conversation.
Well, it's morning once more... again the skies are blue and the sun is shining so brightly. It's time for you to get up to a new day... I hope you know I will be waiting... waiting patiently and with nothing but love for you... hoping that today will be different. I am hoping today you will have a moment or two that we can share.
I do want you to be aware... so much is lost when we don't communicate. Time goes by so quickly... before you know it... moments turn into days... days into weeks... weeks into months and then years. Just a reminder, friend... a lifetime is soon over... I hope we will know each other when it is.
Your friend,
Jesus
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matthew 7:23
Dear Lord... Help me to never get to a place... where I don't have time to know you more each day. Help me to never take you, nor your mercies or your grace for granted. I want to know you Lord! I long to bask in your presence each day. Amen.