I admit it. I love watching people. Whether in a mall, meeting, bookstore or gathering of any kind, I find people very interesting. (Yes, my counselor and teacher roles definitely contribute to this fascination.) Perhaps that is part of the reason I prefer to be very quiet in crowds. I would much rather observe personalities, dynamics, responses and reactions of people's interactions. If I am in a smaller group, I am more comfortable participating in conversation. But I always learn something when around people. God certainly designed each individual in amazing and unique ways, which I find both enjoyable and educational.
Yet I readily admit that I often feel more "lost" in a crowd. Certainly, my shyness is part of it. I suppose, however, that a greater reason is that I feel less visible, less interesting and less significant. It's not that I doubt God's love for me. It's just that when I notice an abundance of talents, intelligence, abilities and individuality, I am reminded of my simplicity.
Thankfully, God's perception is vastly different than mine. He knows each of us personally. After all, He created us. He knows each name, thought, heartbeat and life. He doesn't miss one detail. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He notices. He cares. He listens. He loves. Whether in a vast crowd or in a room all alone, we are seen by God. Simple or extravagant, reserved or outgoing, young or young at heart, happy or hurting...He sees us.
He is our faithful Father who never leaves or forsakes us. Amazing! What a precious blessing it is to know that God absolutely loves watching people, too!♥~thl
"Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, Your justice like the great deep. O Lord, You preserve both man and beast. How priceless is Your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of Your wings." Psalm 36: 5>7
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