Have you ever wondered if God is proud of you? As parents, we tend to tell our kids that we are proud of them for working hard, accomplishing a goal, or making wise choices. Agreed? As children of the Heavenly King, it makes sense that we’d want Him to be proud of our choices and efforts, right?

A quick dive into the Word of God reveals the following:

• When God created man, He looked at His creations and said, “They are very good.” (Genesis 1:26-27)
• We are to “walk” through life in a way that is pleasing to God. (I Thessalonians 4:1)
• We have right-standing before God in Jesus. (II Corinthians 5:21)
• God loves us with an everlasting love. (Jeremiah 31:3)
• He declares that He delights in us. (Isaiah 62:4)
• Our Father will lift us up if we choose to walk in humility (I Peter 5:6-7)
• He rejoices over us with gladness and singing. (Zephaniah 3:17)
• We are blessed when we give praise to the Lord. (Psalm 89:15)

So, I don’t know if God is proud of you and me. But I do know this….

We are blessed when we choose His ways!

He loves us deeply and unconditionally because we are made in His image!

The righteousness of Jesus covers us giving us access to His presence!

When we love Him, walk in obedience, and love others, He is pleased with us!

He adores us and rejoices over us!

Let those thoughts roll around in your spirit! Your Daddy delights in you! Why wouldn’t we want to live in a way that lights up His face with a smile?

Live Loved,