Something to think about...
(Tarek Marroushi)
Dear Friend:
As you got up this morning, I watched you and hoped you would talk to me even if
it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanking me for something good
that happened in your life yesterday, but I noticed you were too busy trying to
find the right outfit to put on and wear to work.
I waited again. When you ran around the house getting ready I knew there would
be a few minutes for you to stop and say hello, but you were too busy.
At one point you had to wait fifteen minutes with nothing to do except sit in a
chair. Then I saw you spring to your feet. I thought you wanted to talk to me
but you ran to the phone and called a friend to get the latest gossip. I watched
as you went to work and I waited patiently all day long. I guess you were too
busy to say anything to me with all your activities. I noticed that before lunch
you looked around. Maybe you felt embarrassed to talk to me, that is why you
didn't bow your head. You glanced three or four tables over and you noticed some
of your friends talking to me briefly before they ate, but you didn't.
That's okay. There is still more time left, And I have hope that you will talk
to me even yet you went home and it seems as if you had lots of things to do.
After a few of them were done you turned on the TV I don't know if I like TV or
not, just about anything goes there & you spend a lot of time each day in front
of it not thinking about anything-just enjoying the show. I waited patiently
again as you watched TV and ate your meal but again you didn't talk to me. As
you did your chores I waited again--you did what you had to do. At bedtime I
guess you felt too tired. After you said goodnight to your family, you plopped
into bed and fell asleep in no time.
That's okay because you may not realize that I am always there for you. I've got
patience more than you will ever know. I even want to teach you how to be
patient with others as well. Because I love you so much, a long time ago I left
a wonderful place called Heaven and came to Earth. I gave it up so that I could
be made fun of and ridiculed. I even died so you wouldn't have to take my place.
I love you so much that I wait everyday for a nod, prayers, a thought, or a
thankful part of your heart. It is hard to have a one-sided conversation. Well,
you are getting up again and once again I will wait with nothing but love for
you hoping that today you will give me some time. Have a nice day!
Your friend,
Jesus