Our 18-month-old is at that wonderful stage of walking, talking (or at least babbling), and moving and grooving. Her face lights up when she sees you, and honestly, I can’t help but smile every time I see her.
At this age, the conversations are simple. We’re not talking about work or school. Instead, I often find myself saying things like, “Can I see you?” It’s instinctive. There’s something about her little presence that draws me in—a desire just to be near her, to watch her, to marvel at her.
It’s no accident that God made babies, puppies, and kittens so irresistibly adorable. They beckon to be held, cherished, and loved.
Is this how God sees us? Does He look at us with that same tenderness and joy? Does He, too, long to “see us,” to spend time with us, to simply be in the same room?
As a father, I feel confident answering on His behalf: Yes.
If I, imperfect as I am, delight in my child’s presence, how much more does our heavenly Father delight in us? Scripture reminds us that He knows every hair on our head (Luke 12:7), and His gaze never leaves us. He watches over us out of love. He desires us even more than we desire Him.
So, the next time you wonder if God notices you—if He’s paying attention—remember this: He’s with you, delighting in your presence, not because of what you’ve done, but simply because you are His.