In discussion at Bible study Monday evening, the topic came up about being picked last for a ball game or playing on the 'C Team'. We all seemed to have memories of that and were recalling them because now it happens to our children or grandchildren. And we don't like it.
Here is something written by Joel and Victoria Osteen which reminds us how God sees us; and it's not just for the kids but you and me as well:
The Apple of His Eye
“Keep me as the apple of your eye…” (Psalm 17:8).
God cherishes and values you so much today. You are the apple of His eye; the center of His world! In this day and age, people are considered to be important for so many different reasons—titles, position, possessions, where you go, what you drive. But God’s value system is very different from the value system of the world. If you’ve ever thought that God has too many other important things on His plate to be concerned with you and your life, know this today—you are God’s number one priority. And there’s nothing you can do to be more important or less important. God values you today simply because He made you, and your value will never change. You are significant. Your life is significant. The things that concern you, concern God. He carefully watches over every detail of your life, and there is nothing too big or too small for His attention. Take your concerns and cares to the Father today. He loves to hear you call upon Him, and He is waiting to show Himself strong on your behalf. Because you are important to Him, He is ready to bless and empower you to live in victory all the days of your life.
Father in heaven, thank You for loving me today. Thank You for making me the apple of Your eye. I open my heart to You today and cast every care on You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.