Seeing Life From God’s Perspective
When God looks at you, how does he see you? If you are a believer, he sees you as perfect. Why? Because of all that Jesus Christ accomplished in his death and resurrection. God sees your life embodied in his Son.
God told the prophet Jeremiah,
“Before I formed you in your mother’s womb I chose you. Before you were born I set you apart. I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations.” — Jeremiah 1:5
The reality is you are very special to God.
God sees your unique design
God custom-designed you. Job acknowledged that he was the result of God’s handiwork,
“Your hands have shaped me and made me, but now you destroy me completely.” — Job 10:8
King David praised God as he considered how he was designed by his creator:
“Certainly you made my mind and heart; you wove me together in my mother’s womb. I will give you thanks because your deeds are awesome and amazing. You knew me thoroughly” — Psalm 139:13–14
Don’t allow the labels or perceptions of others to define you. God has wonderfully designed you.
God sees your Kingdom purpose
Our all-powerful, all-wise, and all-loving heavenly Father personally shaped you. And he set you apart for a special purpose while you were still in your mother’s womb.
While you were still in your mother’s womb, God designed your personality that is perfectly suited for his plan for you. The abilities that you have were not randomly assigned to you. God has given you specific abilities so you can better serve him and his kingdom.
“For we are his creative work, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we can do them.” — Ephesians 2:10
God sees you through eyes of love
If you are like most followers of Christ, you have heard and believe that God loves you. But somehow that knowledge isn’t permeating your heart and life experience like it should. Why is that? Why are so many believers not consciously aware of God’s overwhelming love that surrounds them every day?
Consider Jesus’ directions to His disciples shortly before His crucifixion:
“Just as the Father has loved me, I have also loved you; remain in my love.” — John 15:9
This is love passing from God to Jesus to His disciples. And His directive is to “Live in My Love.”
God loves you and wants a love relationship with you. You may ask, “Why would an eternal, holy God care about me?”
The answer: Because God is love. Love permeates His entire being. No person will ever love you more, be as committed to you, or make a greater sacrifice for you than God.
When you understand God’s incredible love for you, it fills your need for love. This revelation helps you rest in his love regardless of your circumstances. Human love from imperfect beings will often fail you, but God’s love is solid truth that will last forever.
You will only see more of the depth of God’s love for you as your mind is renewed—when you believe the truth of who God is, what He has done for you and the wonderful plan he has for your life.