SEEING WITH GOD'S EYES
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your law.
Psalm 119:18 (NIV)
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you...
Ephesians 1:18a (NIV)
Today, let’s remember that God sees everything! One of the best ways to keep our eyes off the wrong thing and onto the right thing is by seeing life from God’s perspective. His eyes are perfect! He is wise, and He alone can help us see what’s good and pleasing for life and faith.
Today’s passages are prayers that reflect the hearts of King David and the apostle Paul to see as God sees. Interestingly, both passages point out that it’s through our eyes (and the eyes of our heart) that we see the beauty in God's instruction (law) and learn of the hope offered to us in Christ. It’s God’s desire that we see as He sees. I’m reminded that studying the Bible involves more than simply gaining knowledge. Spending time in the Bible and prayer are meant to help us view the world from God’s eyes. He’s given us His Word and enlightened our hearts so we’d live differently that we’d interpret our world and circumstances differently.
While the enemy wants us to look merely through our eyes or see things through his eyes, the Bible clearly states that we have the privilege of seeing through God’s eyes. Let’s look together!
APPLICATION: Read Ephesians 1:15-23 and ask God what He wants you to know. Circle words and phrases that seem significant. Write these down and keep them with you to help you see as God sees.
PRAYER: God, I have a limited view. I long to see things as You see them. I pray You’d deepen my desire to spend time with You and help me have Your perspective as I go about my day.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?