Eye Opener'

Daylight is breaking; The city is waking; It's time to arise. Wipe the sleep from your eyes' A homeless man, on a bench in the park Stayed awake through the dark because of his fear That violence was near. The shop owner out sweeping, Doesn't see the the girl weeping. Who feels she's been used, and viciously abused. At the twenty- four diner There's already a line of whiners. Folks awaiting a seat. And something to eat. The night shift is over; Workers rush out the front door. Ready for the trip home to bed, To rest their weary head. Yet the new day has just begun, For the young exec on the run. He has deals he must make' Can't afford to be late' People, people everywhere. Empty hurting lives- does anyone care? Jesus desires that they all be reached, They won't darken a church to hear the pastor preach. So he sends us out to plant a seed. To be salt and light to those in great need. Art Ball (H.S.L.P.) December 10, 2006 .