Peekaboo and God

Why is peekaboo such a fun game with small children? Because it mimics what he is just coming to understand about the world: that objects and people still exist even when he can't see them. That's why he finds quick appearances and disappearances amusing. Understanding this concept, also known as object permanence, is an important milestone, and signals that your baby is making leaps in cognitive development — both his memory and his ability to think abstractly are growing. Psychologist Jean Piaget conducted experiments with infants which led him to conclude that this awareness was typically achieved at eight to nine months of age.

God gave us this abstract understanding, I believe, so that we could believe in Him even though we may not feel Him this very moment. We know he exists because of our experience with Him. But sometimes we don't feel his presence. Sometimes He seems to have left. But we know (object permanence) that he will return to us (even thought he didn't leave, we just don't realize he is there) and we will feel safe again.

Just like the game - He may seem to have hidden himself behind his hands, but He remains constant. He will be there when we need Him. Trust your faith - God is there!

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