Devotional

Another devotional that I read the other day and wanted to share with you. It is also from my Jesus Calling Devotional Book.

"Beware of seeing yourself through other people's eyes. There are several dangers to this practice. First of all, it is nearly impossible to discern what others actually think of you. Moreover, their views of you are variable, subject to each viewer's spiritual, emotional, and physical condition. The major problem with letting others define you is that it borders on idolatry. Your concern to please others dampens your desire to please Me, your Creator.

It is much more real to see yourself through My eyes. My gaze upon you is steady and sure, untainted by sin. Through My eyes you can see yourself as one who is deeply, eternally loved. Rest in My loving gaze, and you will receive deep Peace. Respond to My loving Presence by worshiping Me in spirit and in truth."

It is so easy to be self conscious and always worry or wonder what others are thinking about you or what they are saying about you. I will admit that I am guilty of this all the time- wanting to please those around me. God tells us that we are to only look at ourselves through His eyes and trust in Him. We cannot look through friends or family to see what we look like (we can't wonder what others opinions about us are) because its only His opinion that matters.