Be Still: Daily Encouragement for MomsNäide

Eyes in the Back of My Head

From his throne [God] observes all who live on the earth. -Psalm 33:14

I was as mischievous as any other child in my early years. I hid my misdeeds to avoid getting into trouble. Yet my mother usually found out what I’d done. I recall being amazed at how quickly and accurately she knew about my antics. When I marveled and asked how she knew, she always replied, “I have eyes in the back of my head.” This led me to study her head whenever she’d turn her back—were the eyes invisible or merely cloaked by her red hair? As I grew, I gave up looking for evidence of her extra pair of eyes and realized I just wasn’t quite as sneaky as I’d supposed. Her watchful gaze was evidence of her loving concern for her children.

As grateful as I am for my mother’s attentive care (despite being occasionally disappointed I hadn’t gotten away with something), I’m even more grateful that God “sees the whole human race” as He looks upon us from heaven (PSALM 33:13). He sees so much more than we do; He sees our sadness, our delights, and our love for one another.

God sees our true character and always knows exactly what we need. With perfect vision—that even sees the inner workings of our hearts—He watches over those who love and put their hope in Him (V. 18). He’s our attentive, loving Father.

KIRSTEN HOLMBERG

How does it encourage you that God knows your heart and character? How does it challenge you?

Dear God, thank You for knowing me and loving me so well.