Dear brothers and sisters, today we are going to talk about seeing yourself as God sees you. Often, we struggle with self-worth and identity, plagued by doubts and insecurities that cloud our perception. But when we begin to see ourselves through God’s eyes, a new understanding of our true value and purpose unfolds.
God sees you as His beloved child, created in His image. This means you are inherently valuable. You are not defined by your past mistakes or failures but by the love and grace of your Heavenly Father. His love is unconditional, and He sees the potential and greatness within you, even when you cannot see it yourself.
In the Bible, we find many instances where people were transformed by understanding how God viewed them. Let’s talk about Gideon, for example. He saw himself as the least in his family, but God called him a mighty warrior. This revelation empowered Gideon to lead Israel to victory. Another example is David, a shepherd boy who was anointed to be king because God saw his heart, not his outward appearance.
Dear friend, you too are seen by God in a way that transcends human judgment. He knows your heart, your struggles, and your dreams. He calls you His masterpiece, fearfully and wonderfully made. Embrace this truth and let it reshape your self-image. When you understand that you are loved, chosen, and redeemed by God, it will change how you live and interact with others.
Your worth is not determined by society’s standards or personal achievements but by the fact that God loves you and has a purpose for your life. This realization can free you from the chains of self-doubt and enable you to walk confidently in your God-given identity.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about ‘seeing yourself as God sees you’.
“Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, acceptable, perfect, will of God”
— Romans 12:2
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us”
— Romans 5:8
“Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin”
— Romans 6:6
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit”
— Romans 8:1
“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father”
— Romans 8:15
“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”
— Romans 8:28
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
— Romans 8:31
“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us”
— Romans 8:37
“Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord”
— Romans 8:39
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male female created he them”
— Genesis 1:27
“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations”
— Jeremiah 1:5
“The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee”
— Jeremiah 31:3
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; that my soul knoweth right well”
— Psalm 139:14
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want”
— Psalm 23:1
“They looked unto him, were lightened: their faces were not ashamed”
— Psalm 34:5
“What is man, that thou art mindful of him? the son of man, that thou visitest him?For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, hast crowned him with glory honour”
— Psalm 8:4-5
“According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy without blame before him in love”
— Ephesians 1:4
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace”
— Ephesians 1:7
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them”
— Ephesians 2:10
“In whom we have boldness access with confidence by the faith of him”
— Ephesians 3:12
“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted grounded in loveMay be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, length, depth, heightAnd to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God”
— Ephesians 3:17-19
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, gave himself for me”
— Galatians 2:20
“For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus”
— Galatians 3:26
“Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; if a son, then an heir of God through Christ”
— Galatians 4:7
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage”
— Galatians 5:1
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering”
— Colossians 3:12
“Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto youYe have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, ordained you, that ye should go bring forth fruit, that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you”
— John 15:15-16
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name”
— John 1:12
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life”
— John 3:16
“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered”
— Matthew 10:30
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid”
— Matthew 5:14
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”
— Philippians 4:13
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”
— Isaiah 41:10
“But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine”
— Isaiah 43:1
“Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me”
— Isaiah 49:16
“Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the Lord , a royal diadem in the hand of thy God”
— Isaiah 62:3
“The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing”
— Zephaniah 3:17
“But after that the kindness love of God our Saviour toward man appearedNot by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, renewing of the Holy GhostWhich he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our SaviourThat being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life”
— Titus 3:4-7
“Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures”
— James 1:18
“Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, he shall go no more out: I will write upon him the name of my God, the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: I will write upon him my new name”
— Revelation 3:12
“For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth”
— Deuteronomy 7:6
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, find grace to help in time of need”
— Hebrews 4:16
Conclusion
In conclusion, seeing ourselves as God sees us is essential for living a life of purpose and confidence. Scriptures like Psalm 139:14 remind us that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made,” while Ephesians 2:10 declares us as “God’s masterpiece.” These verses teach us that our true identity is found in God’s perspective, not in worldly standards. By embracing this divine viewpoint, we can overcome self-doubt and negative self-image, recognizing our worth and potential as children of God. Practically, applying this understanding means continually renewing our minds with God’s Word, seeking to align our self-perception with His truths. It involves daily affirmations of our God-given values, cultivating a heart of gratitude, and living out our unique purpose with confidence and humility. Ultimately, seeing ourselves through God’s eyes enables us to love ourselves and others more fully, reflecting His love and grace in all we do.