Do you think God enjoys you or do you think He just tolerates you? I was walking the dog this morning talking to the Lord about two friends of mine who have “big” days today. One is on the final step of a huge breakthrough and the other is awaiting some really big news. As I was praying for them and thanking God that He delights in them, thoroughly enjoys them and is giving them the desires of their hearts, I had the thought cross my mind, do we really believe God delights in us, enjoys us, actually loves everything about us?

As this thought remained in my thoughts for most of my walk, I saw parents with their newborn child in my spirit. Their absolute delight at the sight of this new life made both their hearts smile. I then saw the Lord and the smile on His face as He looked at my two friends receiving great gifts today, was just like those new parents. Friends, God smiles at us more than we realize. He is not mad at us. He is not just tolerating us. He actually enjoys us and loves everything about us.

We as people are so used to be “whacked” by peoples words and actions, we struggle to receive God and other peoples enjoyment of us. We need to celebrate each other more. We need to enjoy one another more. We need to realize circumstances are hard, the world system is rough, but we as people can still find the gold in each other and enjoy one another.

Just because God created you in His image and in His likeness (Genesis 1:26-27) is reason enough for us to enjoy each other because He is enjoying us more than we realize. I even think when we are spit fire mad, He is smiling at us, realizing we have such a limited view of situations, but it is not a mocking smile, it is a smile that says, oh son, oh daughter, this is a small thing, this too shall pass. I pray you enjoy people today and everyday, for they need to know they are celebrated by God and us!!!!