Learning to See Through God’s Eyes

Several years ago, I chose three words to shape the way I wanted to see the world: beauty, freedom, and abundance. They’re still words I come back to often. I don’t always live them out perfectly, but they continue to be a guide for me, a way of framing how I want to look at my life, my relationships, and the world around me.

The truth is, I don’t always see through that frame naturally. Most days I need the reminder to slow down, make space, and ask God to help me see differently. Left to myself, I get distracted, or I focus on what feels heavy or frustrating. But when I pause and pray, even a simple, quiet “Lord, help me see what You see”, it opens my eyes to what’s already there.

Scripture reminds us that God is the source of all three:

• “One thing I ask from the Lord… to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.” (Psalm 27:4)

• “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” (Galatians 5:1)

• “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)

Making space for this kind of noticing doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be as simple as:

• Looking out the window for a few minutes and asking, Where is the beauty here?

• Taking a walk and asking, What freedom is God inviting me into today?

• Sitting at the table and asking, What abundance am I overlooking today?

A Making Space Practice

This week, take five minutes each day to pause and ask God to show you beauty, freedom, and abundance in an ordinary place. Write down what you notice, or share it with someone else. Over time, these small moments of noticing can gently shift the way we see our lives and help us point others toward the goodness of God at work all around us.