The God Who Sees Me: Day 2

Day 2: Beyond the Exterior

Devotional

We live in a world of surface-level interactions. People see our clothes, our social media posts, our accomplishments – but how often does anyone truly see our hearts? Even those closest to us can miss what's happening beneath the surface.

God's interaction with Hagar reveals something profound about His character. Unlike humans who judge by appearances, God sees straight to the heart. When He found Hagar in the desert, He didn't just see a runaway slave; He saw a woman with a past, present, and future worthy of His attention and care.

This same God sees you today – not just your exterior actions or the persona you present to the world, but your innermost thoughts, fears, and desires. And here's the beautiful part: when God looks at your heart, with all its complexities and contradictions, He doesn't recoil. He draws closer.

You are not defined by others' perceptions of you. You are defined by who God says you are – seen, known, and deeply loved.

Bible Verse

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." - Proverbs 3:5

Reflection Question

How might your relationships change if you tried to see others as God sees them, looking beyond exteriors to the heart?

Quote

When others look at me, they get to exterior perceptions only. They hear what I say, they see what I do, they see my appearance. But God's looking deeper than that. He's not just looking at what everyone else can see, but when God looks at me, he looks at my heart.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for seeing beyond my exterior to my heart. Help me to trust Your view of me more than the world's perceptions. Give me eyes to see others as You see them – not just their actions or appearances, but their hearts. Amen.