When God looks at you, how does He see you? If you are a believer, He sees you as perfect. Why? Because of what Jesus Christ accomplished in His death and resurrection. As a believer, God sees your life embodied in His Son. He sees you as having a new identity in Christ.
When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you instantly become a new creation. The old life, characterized by sin and separation from God, is replaced by a new life in Christ. This is beautifully expressed by the apostle Paul:
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” This new identity means that believers are now children of God, with a new purpose and direction in life.” —2 Corinthians 5:17, NLT
The reality is you are very special to God.
God Sees You from a Divine Perspective
When you put your faith in Christ, His righteousness is credited to you. Despite your inherent flaws, God now sees you as righteous because of Christ’s sacrificial death and resurrection.
Paul explains:
“God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we would become the righteousness of God.” —2 Corinthians 5:21
Through faith in Christ, believers are justified, meaning that God sees them as righteous because of Jesus’ righteousness. This forgiveness is not based on the person’s own merits or actions but on the grace of God.
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. But they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” — Romans 3:23-24
This is a gift of grace from God and is not something that can be earned.
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” —Ephesians 1:7
In Ephesians 1:7, Paul explains that through Christ’s sacrifice, believers are cleansed of their sins and are no longer held accountable for them.
In Christ, believers are no longer enslaved by sin.
“We know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—because anyone who has died has been freed from sin.” — Romans 6:6-7
This freedom allows Christians to live their new life empowered by the Holy Spirit, no longer dominated by sinful desires.
Through forgiveness and justification, believers have peace with God.
“Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” — Romans 5:1
This peace is a result of being reconciled to God and now having a restored relationship with Him.
Forgiveness and new life in Christ also mean the promise of eternal life.
“For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16
This eternal life is a gift from God and is the ultimate expression of His love and grace.
When God looks at you, He sees you through eyes of love, grace, and purpose. His perspective is not limited by human flaws or failures; instead, He views you as His beloved creation, uniquely designed and deeply valued.
God Sees Your Unique Design
God custom-designed you while you were still in your mother’s womb.
The Psalmist exclaims:
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” —Psalm 139:14, NIV
This verse highlights the uniqueness and intricate design with which God created each one of us. We are not accidents or mistakes; rather, we are intentional creations of God Himself. We find our self-worth in the knowledge that God has uniquely formed us to perfectly fit into His divine plan.
The term “fearfully” in this context means with great reverence and respect, while “wonderfully” means uniquely and marvelously. Together, they convey the idea that God created us with great care and intention, and that we are marvelous works of His hands.
God created each of us with great care and purpose. Every detail of our being, from our physical attributes to our personalities and talents, has been carefully crafted by our Creator. This intentional design underscores the value and worth that each of us holds in God’s eyes.
Each person is a unique creation of God. There is no one else exactly like you. It means that you have a specific role and purpose that only you can fulfill.
“Certainly you made my mind and heart; you wove me together in my mother’s womb.” —Psalm 139:13
Understanding that you are uniquely designed by God gives you a profound sense of purpose and significance. Your life is part of a greater plan orchestrated by God.
God Sees Your Kingdom Purpose
Our all-powerful, all-wise, and all-loving heavenly Father uniquely equipped you for a specific purpose within His master plan. You exist for a reason.
The apostle Paul explains:
“For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we may do them.” — Ephesians 2:10
God designed your personality, equipped you with certain abilities, gave you a particular family, and placed you in a specific environment. There is nothing random about you. You are God’s masterpiece created to fulfill His purpose.
This means that you have been given everything you need to accomplish the good works that God has planned for you.
God sees you as empowered and equipped to accomplish all you were created to do. He has given you unique gifts and talents to serve others and advance His Kingdom.
“Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God.” —1 Peter 4:10
Your life has intrinsic value and significance in God’s eyes. He has a specific plan for you, and your existence is part of His greater design.
“‘For I know what I have planned for you,’ says the Lord. ‘I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.'” —Jeremiah 29:11
This realization can transform the way you view yourself and your life, encouraging you to embrace your individuality and live confidently, knowing that you are loved and valued by God.
God Sees You Through Eyes of Love
God loves you and wants a love relationship with you. Because God is love, love permeates His entire being. No one will ever love you more, be as committed to you, or make a greater sacrifice for you.
Jesus proclaimed:
“Just as the Father has loved me, I have also loved you; remain in my love.” —John 15:9
God’s love is beyond comprehension, and it invites you into an intimate relationship—one that transforms your life and fills your heart with purpose and joy.
“But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8
God sees you as His beloved child. Through faith in Christ, you are adopted into His family and given the status of a son or daughter. This relationship is intimate and personal, filled with love and care.
“But to all who have received him—those who believe in his name—he has given the right to become God’s children.” — John 1:12
God’s love for you is profound and unconditional. He values you immensely and desires a deep, loving relationship with you.
In summary, when God looks at you, He sees you as His beloved child, righteous and redeemed, a masterpiece, loved and valued, forgiven and free, empowered and equipped, with a significant purpose. His perspective is filled with love, grace, and a divine vision of your life.
Embrace God’s vision of you as He reveals more in the pages of His love letter to you — the Bible.