Growing up in Japan, this concept got talked a lot; don’t forget to stand in someone else’s shoe to think.
I’ve mentioned a lot about seeing ourselves the way God sees us. I am challenged by that. I am an analytical, focused and aggressive on problem-solving person – see an issue, I look for solutions. This is good and can be bad. I have a hard time seeing myself the way God sees me. I see issues. He sees Jesus’ blood.
If I have a hard time seeing myself the way God sees me. How much harder is it to see someone else the way God sees them? Maybe it’s easier?
Questions for you:
1. Do you have problem seeing yourself the way God sees you?
2. Do you have a hard time seeing others the way God sees them?
3. If they are different, how come it’s easier or more difficult one way or another?
Filed under: Christianity
ragamuffin gospel reminded me of the gift of grace. it has been very challenging to accept God’s grace as entirely free. nothing we do, nothing we are, has earned this gift. i have to remind myself constantly that i am no better, no worse than my neighbour. All the flaws i see in my neighbour, well, i have to remind myself that i am also flawed. and yet, despite our broken flawed selves, God gave us this free, loving, sacrificial gift of salvation – not just to me, but also to you, to the prostitute, to the drunkard, the tax collector – the sinner, you and me. it really is quite awesome.