Look carefully, listen closely and give attention

Look carefully, listen closely and give attention to everything I tell you.

Ezekiel 44:5

Peer and view carefully 

Survey and gaze attentively 

Behold and glimpse meticulously 

Observe and watch thoroughly 

Regard and scrutinise thoughtfully 

Hear and concentrate

Give heed and tune in

Hang on his words and take notice

Lend an ear and listen 

For God is imminent and adjacent 

So, don't just look, don't just listen, give careful attention

Consider and deliberate

Contemplate and ponder

Immerse and be engrossed 

Be diligent in your thoughtfulness 

As your eyes see and your ears hear

As you allow image and sound to illuminate your mind

As you focus clearly on what is said

You will have the understanding and clarity to respond

To speak with wisdom and authority 

You cannot give out that which hasn't been taken in

You cannot describe something that you haven't seen

Or explain if you are yet to hear

But when your attention is fully given

You will see and hear more than you ever thought possible