A simple yet heartwarming video has touched the hearts of thousands on social media. The clip shows a little girl named Sara playing in her backyard at night, innocently gazing up at the sky—unaware that her mother is filming her.
At one point, Sara looks up and says in a sweet, confident voice:
“Hi God, is everything okay? I love you. Happy birthday. Can you answer me?”
Just seconds later, a flash of lightning illuminates the sky.
Startled and delighted, the little girl reacts with joy. Many social media users interpreted the moment as a “divine response” to her innocent prayer.
The simple faith that evangelizes
The video quickly went viral, garnering millions of views and thousands of comments expressing faith, emotion, and admiration for Sara’s sincerity. Many noted that the moment serves as a powerful reminder that God truly listens—especially to children.
Sara’s mother, Suelen Adriani, shared more about her daughter’s faith:
“She is simply like that—passionate about God and His creation. I’ve heard her talking to God countless times, praying for people she doesn’t even know. She has a pure heart, free from any kind of prejudice.”
The caption accompanying the video reinforces this intimate and trusting relationship the little girl has with God, as if He were a close friend she speaks to naturally each day.
“Let the children come to me.”
In the Christian tradition—and especially in the Gospels—children hold a special place in God’s heart. As Jesus said:
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (Mk 10:14).
Sara’s prayer reflects this teaching. It is informal, seeks no recognition, and expects nothing in return. It is a prayer of pure love—a simple offering given freely, in a way that delights God.
A Reminder for the Christmas Season
The video has become a symbol of the purity of children’s faith, particularly fitting during the Christmas season, when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who is both true God and true man.
The phrase “Happy birthday, God,” spoken by a child without rehearsal or script, powerfully captures the heart of Christmas: God chose to become small to draw close to the small. He became vulnerable to embrace the vulnerable. And He often reveals Himself in the simplest moments.
In an increasingly noisy world, this image of a little girl speaking to Heaven calls us back to what truly matters. Faith doesn’t need to be complicated to be profound. Sometimes, all God asks of us is exactly what this child did—look up, say “I love you,” and wait, with an open heart, for Him to respond.