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A Native American and his friend were in downtown New York City,
walking near Times Square in Manhattan. It was during the noon lunch hour and
the streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns,
taxicabs were squealing around corners, sirens were wailing, and the
sounds of the city were almost deafening. Suddenly, the Native
American said, "I hear a cricket."

His friend said, "What? You must be crazy. You couldn't possibly hear
a cricket in all of this noise!"

"No, I'm sure of it," the Native American said, "I heard a cricket."

"That's crazy," said the friend.

The Native American listened carefully for a moment, and then walked
across the street to a big cement planter where some shrubs were
growing. He looked into the bushes, beneath the branches, and sure
enough, he located a small cricket. His friend was utterly amazed.

"That's incredible," said his friend. "You must have superhuman ears!"

"No," said the Native American. "My ears are no different from yours.
It all depends on what you're listening for."

"But that can't be!" said the friend. "I could never hear a cricket in
this noise."

"Yes, it's true," came the reply. "It depends on what is really
important to you. Here, let me show you." He reached into his pocket,
pulled out a few coins, and discreetly dropped them on the sidewalk.
And then, with the noise of the crowded street still blaring in their
ears, they noticed every head within twenty feet turn and look to see
if the money that tinkled on the pavement was theirs. "See what I mean?"
asked the Native American. "It all depends on what's important to you."

What's important to you? What do you listen for? Some people say that
there is no God, and that He never speaks to us anymore. But perhaps
they can't see or hear Him because they aren't listening for Him. They
are living for themselves, not for God.

If you are in tune with God, you will be able to notice Him at work in
your life and in the world. And you'll be able to hear Him when He
speaks.

PRAYER
"Lord, keep me always alert and awake to you, to your word, your
action, and your daily presence in my life. Let me see your glory."

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