October 12, 2012

  • Someone is Watching

    When I was little, I liked to play outside in my sandbox. At times, I would sit there thinking I was all alone, but then I would look up, and see my Mom watching me from the window. I would wave, and she would smile and wave back. It always made me feel good to know she was keeping an eye on me.

    Then there were some years, as a young person when I was a bit uncomfortable with the knowledge that anyone -- especially God -- was watching me. I knew I was not living right, and I knew that He was saddened by my behavior. I was also aware that I was hurting my mom and dad and playing a dangerous game, because I knew what was right, and I wasn’t doing it.

    "For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with God), and His ears are attentive to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who practice evil [to oppose them, to frustrate, and defeat them]." (1 Peter 3:12 AMP)

    I’m glad those years of ducking, dodging and trying to hide from God didn’t last too long. As an adult, I have been in some tough places and felt, at times, like I was all alone. I have felt a bit panicky, but then I am reminded of these wonderful verses about how God watches over His kids. I feel comforted. I feel safe -- like a little kid in a sandbox with their mommy nearby.

    "For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong in behalf of those whose hearts are blameless toward Him...." (2 Chronicles 16:9 AMP)

    Mountains encircle Jerusalem, and GOD encircles his people-- always has and always will. (Psalms 125:2 MSG)

    Remember that little song we used to sing in Sunday School?

    Oh, be careful little hands what you do.
    Be careful little hands what you do.
    For the Father up above is looking down in love,
    So be careful little hands what you do.

    Another song I like to remember -- His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me. I love that song, too! Let's live each day in the knowledge that our loving Father is present and watching. 

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