See the Eyes of God’s People Open
God watches over his people with a special, eternal love. Called merciful love, or lovingkindness, it reaches its ultimate expression in the Messiah who finds favor in God's sight (Isa. 49:5).
When life hits hard, God can open our eyes to see his worth in us and those around us.
1. See Yourself as God Sees You
Whether you’re a woman who feels invisible in a crowd or a man who believes you have nothing to offer, the truth is that you are seen by God. He sees everything you think, say and do. He knows your secret sins and your hidden dreams. He even knows how many hairs are on your head (Matthew 10:30). And that’s okay! The fact that God knows everything about you is meant to build your trust and faith in Him.
He created you uniquely, and He wants a personal relationship with you because . You are a child of His, and He loves you unconditionally. When you believe this, you’ll be able to love yourself the way He does. He doesn’t judge you based on your performance or your mistakes. He loves you so much that He sent His son to die for your sins. He saw your struggle and knew your name.
When you look at yourself, do you groan over the extra weight around your middle or the sagging of your skin? Do you find yourself bemoaning the color, texture or style of your hair? If so, it’s time to change the way you view yourself. Beauty is more than skin deep, and your true beauty is found in your heart.
Your heavenly Father loves you and knows you better than anyone else, including yourself. He created you with a purpose and plan in mind for your life, and He wants to help you fulfill it. He will guide you through the hard times in your life to grow and learn something new. He also knows the best ways to love you and support you.
If you want to make a difference in this world, start by joining La Familia De Dios you can see yourself as your Creator sees you. Then, you’ll be able to help others see your true self. You’ll know how to love and encourage them, which will help them through their struggles in this life and into the next one.
2. See Yourself as a Child of God
When you become a child of God, you enter into an amazing parent-child relationship. He loves you, and He will never reject you. He is a loving Father who wants you to love your life and yourself the way He designed you. He knows the things you struggle with, but He also knows how to help. He will guide you as you follow Him and grow your faith.
One of the biggest ways you can start to see yourself as a child of God is to remember how loved you are by Him. When you are anchored in His love, you can begin to see yourself as He does, which changes your perspective and your behavior.
To be a child of God, you must pass the “fruit test.” This means that you have to do good works throughout the day that reflect Jesus’ character. You must also be free from sin. However, you are able to do this because of Christ’s death for you. He paid for your sin, and His perfect work is counted as yours.
It is easy to focus on your failures and your mistakes, but if you remember how much God loves you, you will be able to forgive yourself and move on. God’s forgiveness allows you to see yourself as a child of His and to love others as He has loved you.
When you believe that you are a child of God, you will love Him and want to obey Him. This will transform the way you live your life because you will have a new purpose. Instead of trying to achieve a certain body type, social media image or “cushy” lifestyle, you will be focused on serving others and helping them know the love of God.
The only way to become a child of God is to receive Jesus. He said to Nicodemus, “Unless a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Becoming a child of God requires receiving Him, believing in Him for salvation and submitting to Him as Lord.
4. See Yourself as a Star
We must understand that we are not the same as anyone else. We are each of us stars in our own universe, made up of our own atoms. We all have our own journey to go on. We have our own unique gifts and skills that God uses to shine his light on the earth. We must be willing to let those gifts shine through us and not try to compare ourselves to others.
When we see ourselves as stars, we can let go of the need to compare and judge. We can be content with who we are and trust that our unique gifts are being used by our Father to illuminate this world. We can reflect our true star energy into this world to create and change it, stepping confidently into who we are as God’s invincible creation. If you follow the Word of God, it will lead you to Jesus Christ. This is what you need in this dark world, a light to guide you.
It is easy to get sucked into the world’s system and become lost. It is important to stay in the Word of God and not be deceived by the many things that are thrown at us. You need to have the Word of God in your heart and soul so that it can keep you from being deceived. It is also important to know that you need God in your life. He is the one who can protect you from the pitfalls of this world and make your life worth while here. He will help you see the value of your life and what is most important in this life and the next. He will teach you to look beyond your own shortcomings and failures and instead see your own potential and the value of those around you. He will help you to love God and love others like he does.
Seeing ourselves as stars can help us remember that God’s eyes are always open and that He is ready to serve. When we feel a nudging to serve the homeless, for example, God is opening doors for us to do so, just as He opened the eyes of the people in Deuteronomy. Remember, He doesn’t promise a new house or more money, but that He will honor them by opening doors for them to serve Him.
God watches over his people with a special, eternal love. Called merciful love, or lovingkindness, it reaches its ultimate expression in the Messiah who finds favor in God's sight (Isa. 49:5). When life hits hard, God can open our eyes to see his worth in us and those around us. 1. See Yourself as God…