My nephew, sister and brother-in-law are out of town this week.  I have the house to myself, except for the two big dogs, which should be lending itself to more productive writing time, right?  As a side note, I ask for your prayers that God guide my words as I work on the remaining chapters of the 2nd book.

But, I digress.  Today is Throwback Thursday and while this throwback will be very recent, it has begged a deeper question.

Whether swinging in the backyard, out for a walk, or driving in the car, my nephew is instantly drawn to cars, planes, tractors, and trains.  His radar is tuned to their passing.  Even while in the house, if he hears a plane or large truck pass by, he is quick to point them out and eager to go to the window and see them.

In the noise of life, we filter what we hear so that the sounds of a passing truck, plane, or train do not register as something we need to pay attention to.

With my nephew out of town, I realized that his enthusiasm has trained my ears to the passing planes overhead, the trucks that lumber by, and the train that sounds its warning through town.

What else are my ears trained to hear?  Does my enthusiasm for God’s voice in my life help train others to listen for Him on their own?  What are you listening for today?