the God Who sees me...Who sees you

Remember the story in the Bible where Sarai, Abram's wife couldn't have children, though she desperately wanted them.  So, one day she said to her husband..."Go sleep with Hagar, maybe we can have a family through her."  The Bible says, Abram agreed.  I BET HE DID!!  I mean, seriously, I can imagine him saying,  "Well, honey if you insist!"  

So, Hagar became pregnant and eventually the relationship between her and Sarai became so strained, so ugly, such bitterness and anger that Hagar ran away into the desert.   

In the desert....  alone. mistreated. broken. hurting. needy.   Ever been there?

And, then the Lord.  An angel of the Lord showed up to minister to her needs.  Her very specific needs for that very specific moment.   And Hagar gave this name to the Lord who had spoken to her,

"You are the God Who sees me"

Oh, is that so good.  You are the God who sees what I am going through!  Who sees and knows exactly what I need at this moment.  The God Who is at work to provide a way for me through this desert.  Who promises to walk beside, to be an ever present help in time of need.  

What is your place of need today?  God sees.  Even in the deepest places of brokeness, hurt, fear, uncertainty, tiredness...He sees.  He is your Provider, Deliverer, Stronghold, Peace.  Speak out to Him today those things that He has promised to be for you, and watch for the sweet ways He wants to minister to you.