“Seeing the Unseen in 2014”

This is my church’s theme for this new year.

Our Assistant Minister, delivered a thought-provoking sermon based on this theme titled, "Will You SEE THE UNSEEN in 2014?" He mentioned that Things are not always as they appear.

As I reflect on it, I think how I/we often miss “Seeing the Unseen” on a daily basis:

  

DO YOU SEE…the maid who cleans up your hotel room?

DO YOU SEE…the cashier who has to ring up your basket of “deals” 
during the Black Friday Pre-Holiday Rush…who gave up their                   Thanksgiving Family Gathering??

DO YOU SEE…the janitorial staff that cleans your office or your church building?

Do YOU SEE…the mechanic changing the oil on your vehicle?

Do YOU SEE…the attendant taking your ticket as you enter to enjoy a concert?

DO YOU SEE…the receptionist at your doctor/dental appointment?

DO YOU SEE…the mail-delivery person, making sure you have your mail,
no matter what the weather?

DO YOU SEE…the person waiting on you at the restaurant, who lives off of your tips?

DO YOU SEE…the person delivering your pizza?

DO YOU SEE…the Crossing Guard at your child’s school?

DO YOU SEE…people’s birthdays, or those asking for prayer on Facebook?

DO YOU SEE…the family in your rear-view mirror at the McDonald’s 
Drive-Thru, counting quarters for the Dollar Menu?

DO YOU SEE…people who have a smile on their face, but pain in their eyes?

DO YOU SEE…the Greeter at Walmart?

DO YOU SEE…the person in the mobility cart at the grocery store?

DO YOU SEE…the baby waving “Hi!” to you ?

DO YOU SEE…the person who kindly let you in their lane, as you muscled your car in without blinking?

DO YOU SEE…the guys at the car wash, cleaning your vehicle?

DO YOU SEE…the employee at the Fast-Food restaurant Drive-Thru window?

Will you rise to the call to take notice, extend kindness, and be a blessing to others?

Will you pay attention and…SEE THE UNSEEN in 2014?