God Sings Over You

by Annie Yorty

How do you view birthdays? Do you look forward to the attention and gifts? Or do you feel slightly awkward at the fuss made over you? Have you ever wondered what God sings over you for your special day?

My Birthday

Call me corny, but I look forward to waiters singing happy birthday to me. This week, I celebrated another year on this earth. As soon as we made it through the front door of the restaurant, my daughter announced the happy occasion.

When we finished the spicy Mexican fare, the staff exited the kitchen en masse, hands clapping a lively rhythm. After depositing a tasty treat topped with a flickering candle on the table, they sang over me.

Do you know your heavenly Father God sings over you?

The Bible says He does–and not just on your birthday.

“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” (Zephaniah 3:17 NLT)

I wonder what God sings over us. I believe this verse gives some clues. Savor the words God said. Marvel at the way He thinks and feels about you.

Delight. Gladness. Love. Joy.

Perhaps you find it hard to believe God has these thoughts toward you. Maybe you feel you don’t deserve them. You’re right—none of us deserve such a lavish display of love. Nevertheless, God has a special place in His heart for you. He created you to come and receive from Him.

But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. (Isaiah 43:1 NLT)

Both Zephaniah and Isaiah speak of God calming our fears. God’s love and delight remain constant, so we may rest safe and secure. Nothing we do–or don’t do–can budge His love. No outside force can snatch us from His care.

If you are a follower of Jesus, God lives “among you.” Specifically, His Spirit makes His home within you. You may sometimes keep a distance from the Spirit by wanting your own way, but God delights when you draw near to Him. His presence is where you receive His personal care.

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God’s Personal Care for You

When we study the Bible, we find many ways God cares for us according to our specific needs. Take time to meditate on how you have experienced God’s care. I list several verses below to get you started.

Rejoices over you on your birthday and every day (Zephaniah 3:17)
Listens and answers when you talk to Him about your concerns (Isaiah 65:24)
Lavishes mercy and grace upon you exactly when you need it (Hebrews 4:16)
Calls you by name into a place of belonging in His family (Romans 8:15)
Comforts you by His Spirit when you experience rejection (John 14:26)
Sympathizes with your pain (Psalm 56:8)
Helps you resist temptation when you are weak (1 Corinthians 10:13)
Equips you for divine assignments He planned for you before you were born (Ephesians 2:10)

God’s Song

On my birthday, I like to believe Father sings over me with words of affirmation as any good father would sing over a beloved daughter.

“I created Annie.”

“She’s My special girl.”

“Look how she shines for Me.”

“I love her.”

In the restaurant on my birthday, I enjoyed the momentary fuss and well-wishes from strangers.

But my Father’s song and love resound in my heart all year long.