How do you see your worth in a world of trends, filtered photos, and highlight reels telling you who you should be and what you should have. Through God’s eyes.
It’s so easy to get caught up in the comparison game, isn’t it? One minute, you’re feeling great, and the next, you’re scrolling through someone else’s seemingly perfect life and suddenly, you feel like you’ve come up short.
Sometimes, the loudest voice is our own, replaying our past mistakes, our disappointments, and all the times we didn’t quite measure up. It’s in those moments that we can feel like we’re no longer worthy—of love, of success, of happiness. But what if I told you there is a voice, a perspective, that sees you beyond your weaknesses, beyond your shortcomings, and beyond those feelings of inadequacy?
That’s the voice of the Lord. He sees your true value, your divine potential, and the beautiful person you are meant to be. He is the only one who can show you what is my real worth and help you truly see my worth through God’s eyes.
The Lord Sees You More Than You See Yourself
We often look at the surface. We see our physical appearance, our job title, our bank account, or our social media follower count. But the Lord’s vision is different. He sees your heart.
Remember the story of David? When the prophet Samuel went to anoint a new king of Israel, he first looked at David’s impressive older brother, Eliab, and thought, “Surely this is the one.” But the Lord gently corrected him. In the King James Version, the scripture says, “But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7 KJV).
The Lord saw David’s heart—his courage, his faith, his humility—long before anyone else saw him as a future king. He sees us with that same profound insight. He looked at a group of uneducated fishermen and saw apostles who would change the world. He looked at a simple woman from Nazareth and saw the mother of the Savior. He sees past our current circumstances and into the very core of who we are.
He doesn’t just see the person you are right now; He sees the person you’ve been, the person you are becoming, and the person you have the potential to be. He sees the beginning, the middle, and the end. He knows your true potential because He gave it to you. He isn’t swayed by your physical appearance, your material possessions, or the world’s fleeting definitions of success. He sees you, and He is pleased with you, not because you’re perfect, but because you are His.
This brings us to the most important truth of all: seeing yourself in God’s eyes means seeing yourself as His child. This isn’t mere metaphor but the truth of our identity. When we hold on to this truth, everything shifts. You are not a mistake. You are not a disappointment. You are a son or daughter of a loving Heavenly Father. Your worth in the sight of God is not something you earn; it is something you were born with.
What Happens When We See Ourselves Through the Lord’s Eyes?
When we begin to understand that we can see ourselves as God sees us, it’s like putting on a new pair of glasses. The world looks different, but more importantly, we look different. We start to see beyond our own physical weaknesses, our limitations, our past sins, and even what we think we lack.
This new vision doesn’t make us complacent. In fact, it does the opposite. When we truly grasp our divine worth, we feel a deep desire to strive to be equal to how the Lord sees us. We want to live up to that potential, not out of fear or obligation, but out of love and gratitude. We want to become the person we know we can be.
This clarity also acts as a shield against the adversary’s lies. Have you ever made a mistake and then felt a crushing weight of shame and hopelessness? The evil one loves to whisper that you’re not worthy anymore, that you’ve messed up too badly, and there’s no coming back. But when you are grounded in your identity as a child of God, you know those are lies. You know that no mistake is too great for His grace, and no sin is too big for His forgiveness. You know you can always, always come back to Him. You know your worth is not defined by your actions, but by your nature as His child. This understanding is the anchor that holds you steady when the storms of doubt roll in.
4 Ways to See Ourselves Through the Lord’s Eyes
So, how do we make this more than just a nice idea? How do we put on those spiritual glasses and truly shift our perspective?
#1:Ask Him
The first and most direct way is to go straight to the source. The scriptures say, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you” (Matthew 7:7 KJV). Take the time to ask the Lord, in quiet, sincere prayer, how He sees you. Tell Him you want to know your worth in the sight of God. Don’t just speak; really listen. Pay attention to the thoughts and feelings that come to you. You might feel a profound sense of peace, a gentle whisper of reassurance, or a simple thought that reminds you of your strengths. Write down these impressions. They are personal truths He is sharing with you.
#2: Read Stories of the Prophets of Old Who Also Felt Inadequate
You might think that great prophets like Moses and David never struggled with feeling inadequate, but they did! Moses felt he was not eloquent enough to speak to Pharaoh. Isaiah cried out, “I am a man of unclean lips.” The scriptures are full of examples of people who felt weak and insufficient, yet the Lord used them mightily. Aaron, another prophet, made a golden calf, yet the Lord still forgave him and continued to use him. Seeing their journey—from feeling unworthy to fulfilling their divine purpose—can remind you that the Lord works through imperfect people.
#3: Remind Yourself Not to Be Swayed
This is a daily practice. The world will try to pull you down. The adversary will try to make you doubt. When those thoughts of not-good-enough creep in, actively counter them with the truths you’ve learned. Remind yourself, “I am a child of God. He sees me. He loves me. My worth is not up for debate.” This isn’t about being prideful; it’s about being spiritually grounded.
#4: Believe and Trust in His Love for You
Some people don’t believe that the Lord still loves them despite their weaknesses. They think His love is conditional, based on their performance. But the truth is, His love is constant and unconditional. Trust that He wants you to come back to Him. Believe that His forgiveness is real and that His grace is sufficient. When you believe in His love, it becomes much easier to believe in your own worth.
Conclusion and Challenge
Remember this: Your worth is not a puzzle to be solved or a prize to be won. It is an undeniable, unchanging reality, an inherent part of who you are. The world may try to define you, but you were created and defined by God Himself. His opinion is the only one that truly matters.
So, here’s my challenge for you: for one full week, I want you to stop comparing yourself to others. When you catch yourself scrolling and feeling that pang of envy or inadequacy, put your phone down. Instead, turn your thoughts to the Lord and ask, “How do you see me right now?” And then, listen. Let Him fill that quiet space with His truth. Let Him show you that you are enough—not because of what you do, but because of who you are. You are His. And in His eyes, you are more precious than you can possibly imagine.
