WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING
(Written by a former child)

A message every adult should read, because children
are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.

When you thought I wasn't looking.......,
I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator,
and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking.......,
I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned
that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking......,
I saw you make my favorite cake for me
and I learned that the little things can be
the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking.......,
I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God
I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.

When you thought I wasn't looking......,
I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend
who was sick, and I learned that we all have to
help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking.......,
I saw you give of your time and money to help people
who had nothing and I learned that those who have
something should give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking......,
I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it
and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking.......,
I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when
you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have
to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking.......,
I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that
sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking......,
I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything
that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking......,
I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know
to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking.......,
I looked at you and wanted to say,
"Thanks for all the things I saw when
you thought I wasn't looking."

Each of us, parent or friend,
influence the life of a child.

Today, I said a prayer for you.

How will you touch the life of someone today?

I Said a Prayer for You Today

I said a prayer for you today
And know God must have heard.
I felt the answer in my heart
Although He spoke no word!

I didn't ask for wealth of fame
(I knew you wouldn't mind).
I asked Him to send treasures
Of a far more lasting kind!

I asked that He'd be near you
At the start of each new day;
To grant your health and blessings
And friends to share your way!

I asked for happiness for you
In all things great and small.
But it was for His loving care
I prayed the most of all!

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© Tina's Prayer Gate
September, 2002