But the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. Psalm 147:11
Ever think of how God smiles down at you?
How He looks down at you, his beautiful creation, breaking out in a huge grin?
I did today.
I thought about how God had recently blessed me and I felt His smile.
Like He was saying, “This is all for you, because I’m so proud of you.”
We don’t obey God to get things.
We obey God out of our deep love for Him. Our allegiance. Our choice to surrender our will to His.
But God does choose to bless His children.
The Old Testament has many verses like Deuteronomy 5:33: Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.
While I’m fully aware God is pleased when we are obedient and we can rest in His peace when we daily focus on Him, there are times when I think about God smiling down on us.
Maybe something big finally came together.
Maybe a bonus check arrived you weren’t expecting.
Maybe a long-lost friend reached out and made your day.
Maybe you were suddenly filled with a deep gratitude for all God has given you.
Or maybe you were surprised with something and you know God sees your faithfulness, recognizing it for more to witness.
I frankly think God smiles down on us more than we realize.
He loves you and longs for a deep relationship with you.
He’s not one to grab your time, exposing your flaws when you chat.
He wants to free you for you. For your freedom walking this earth.
God’s already free. He’s God.
But He longs for you to be free to see His smiles.
Surrender afresh today. Ask Him to be your Lord and Savior over everything.
Then pay attention. God’s smile will warm your heart when you finally take notice.
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Amy Linnea 
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