Jesus wants me. This, the foundation for life and living. He wants me in relationship with Him. He wants me to know Him. He wants me near to Him. He wants me to know that He rejoices over me with singing. He wants me to know that I am the apple of His eye.

Thinking about Jesus wanting me, wanting a relationship with me fills me—as with elation. Nothing is better than this: to know that the God of all creation, the eternal one with matchless name, wants me. And He wants me to know Him more; He wants to unveil more of Himself to me. I am wrapped in Him, in His wanting of me. It’s so good. Oh, I am happy in Jesus.

Do you know the sweetness of the presence of Jesus? Do you find yourself satisfied with Him every day? Cherish no sin in your heart, become a living sacrifice, live by faith and give all to find the sweetness of knowing Jesus and being known by Him. And I will keep these before my eyes too. Still, I know that He has wanted me from before all time, and that hasn’t changed through sin and doubt. He wants me.