Jesus didn’t see Bartimeus
As an interruption
Because He was always looking
Always hungry
Always hoping
For the exceptional
He appreciated the crowds
He enjoyed the routine
But His heart
Was always open
Always singing
Always listening
Always participating in
Always attending to
A heavenly dance
Fully present
And responsive to
Father-surprises
Hidden
Amidst the mundane
Prayer
Today I will look
For what my Father is doing
Outside my narrow
Expectations