We Are the Apple of God’s Eye
You’ve probably heard the phrase “the apple of my eye.” It shows up in love songs, movies, and everyday conversations—like in Stevie Wonder’s classic hit You Are the Sunshine of My Life. In that song, he sings, “You are the apple of my eye, forever you'll stay in my heart.” It's a beautiful way of saying, “You mean the world to me.” The phrase “apple of my eye” comes from ancient times. Originally, it referred to the pupil—the most sensitive and protected part of the eye. That’s why it became a symbol of something (or someone) extremely precious and loved.
Now here’s the amazing part: God feels that way about you. Psalm 17:8 says, “Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.” That’s how much God cares—He protects us like we’re the most delicate, valuable part of His own eye. Think about that. When something gets too close to your eye, your body reacts instantly to shield it. That’s the kind of love and protection God offers us. You are not forgotten. You are not invisible. You are cherished.
Life doesn’t always make us feel that way, though. There are days when the world seems to be against us, when people let us down, or when our hearts are heavy with stress, fear, or pain. But even in those moments, God’s love doesn’t fade. He is still with you. He’s still on your side (Romans 8:31), and He’s still saying, “You are mine. I’ve got you." Colossians 2:10 reminds us that we are complete in Him—not because we have it all together, but because He does. And His love is constant, even when our emotions aren’t.
So we can walk into today knowing this: You are deeply loved. You are held. You are the apple of God’s eye. Let that truth bring you peace, confidence, and joy. And when life gets tough, remind yourself—“I’m precious to God. He’s got me covered.”
Psalm 17:8
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8 Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings
Romans 8:31
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31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Colossians 2:10
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10 and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority.