Jeremiah 5:21 Hear this, you foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear:
This motif of unseeing eyes and unhearing ears is prevalent throughout the Bible. Sadly, it’s prevalent throughout life, too. How often do we go through life not really looking or listening, not really seeing or hearing? All. The. Time.
Jeremiah 5:23 But these people have stubborn and rebellious hearts; they have turned aside and gone away.
For some time now, my sister and I have ended each day with texts to each other about blessings and things we are thankful for within each day. I’m sad to admit that in the beginning, I was a little concerned I might run out of things. Clearly, I wasn’t looking, wasn’t seeing. Now I’m more mindful through my days, sometimes even thinking, “This will go on tonight’s list” about something that happens. This practice is changing me, and I am grateful.
Jeremiah 5:24 They do not say to themselves, ‘Let us fear the Lord our God, who gives autumn and spring rains in season, who assures us of the regular weeks of harvest.’
Lord, I am foolish and senseless. I am guilty of not looking, not seeing, of not listening or hearing, and the truth is, Your presence is EVERYWHERE if we will only take the time to seek You. Help me continue to be more mindful of Your presence in my life, in this world. Help me to shine Your light for all. Draw me closer. Amen.
Jeremiah 5:25 Your wrongdoings have kept these away; your sins have deprived you of good.
Have a blessed day.