I see you.

The concept of being noticed, seen, and paid attention to has been prevalent in my little world lately. Working as a nanny has shown me how important it is that each kid receive individual attention. Don't we all want to be noticed? Isn't that why we work out, get dressed, wear make-up . . . basically everything we do is an attempt to be seen and therefore, loved. Today I am banking on the fact that no matter what, God sees me.

I know he does. It's one of his names - El Roi. After my recent study of the Patriarchs, this verse in Genesis stayed with me:

"She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: 'You are the God who sees me.' For she said, 'I have now seen the One who sees me.'"

This verse is speaking of Hagar, who was cast out after a major fallout with Sarah. She was not forgotten however. God saw her, just as He sees you and me. I need to hear that. I need to know that. I take comfort that nothing gets by the One who created me, who knew me before I was born, and who loves me without limits, restrictions, and my own infallibility.