What Does He See?
My husband and I have been married for 3 wonderful years this past May. There have been good days and some bad ones. We have experienced a lot of high moments and a few low ones. There is one thing for certain and that is that he is my best friend. We began dating in 2019, and he has made my world so much brighter.
One of the cool things about being together for 4 years is that you begin to learn the other person. You start to know things they like - such as a good home-cooked meal for supper. You also will begin to learn things they dislike - such as anything concerning pickles or mushrooms.
You might also have serious talks where you can tell the other person is not the happiest. One thing that Nate and I have just recently talked about is that when I am bothered or upset by something, he can see it in my eyes.
The other day, Nate and I were playing with our toddler. She had just got a bath, and I was combing her hair. Nate was playing by hiding behind the door and peeking out every few seconds. She would see him and smile, and then she would look directly into my eyes to see if I thought it was funny. She would be smiling at me but looking into my eyes to see what my reaction was.
Both of these situations got me to thinking… What does Jesus see when He looks into my eyes?
Does He see the love I have for Him? Does He see my desire to live for Him in everything I do? Does He see a grateful heart for the life He has blessed me with?
Just as my toddler and my husband can see different emotions in my eyes, I wonder what Jesus sees in my eyes.
I want to have eyes that tell the story of His faithfulness. I hope my eyes shine bright when I begin telling what all He has done in my life. That they are eyes that have a gratitude for everything He has given to me.
I hope my eyes are a direct reflection of Him. I want to see someone in need and be the light I need to be. I pray to always show kindness in what I do or how I speak. That when someone looks in my eyes, they see Jesus. They see hope.
Lord, please let my eyes never look in a way that is not a direct reflection of You. Let me never look down on someone, but rather, to lift them up in prayer and encouragement.
What does He see in your eyes?
-HLP