Good Morning!
Here is today’s devotion to start your day knowing that God sees you when others don’t, plus a quick look at what’s new across Power, Love & Miracles.
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Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7
“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Don’t look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him. For the Lord doesn’t see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’”
Reflection
It stings when others misjudge you. When they assume things based on titles, numbers, or the surface-level story. When the depths of your heart—the love you carry, the motives that guide you, the prayers no one hears—are overlooked or misunderstood.
Samuel almost missed David because he didn’t look the part. Others saw a shepherd boy. God saw a king in the making.
That same God still sees.
He sees the intention behind your actions, the quiet surrender behind your choices, the love you pour into places no one celebrates. When others can’t see your worth—or worse, when they diminish it—God isn’t swayed by their judgment. He looks deeper.
You may never be fully understood by people. But you are already fully known by God. And that is more than enough.
So, take the pressure off your shoulders today. You don’t have to prove yourself. You don’t have to defend your heart. Let your strength be this: God sees what they don’t.
Centering Prayer
God...
You see through every label and assumption. You know my heart. I don’t want to live for human approval. Help me trust Your gaze above all others. Let Your knowing of me be enough. Amen.
Practice for Today
Stand in front of a mirror. Instead of inspecting flaws or trying to improve your image, speak this aloud: God sees me fully and knows me deeply. Let it settle into your soul.
Journaling Prompt
What have others misunderstood about me? How does it feel to know that God sees my heart with clarity and compassion?
Closing Blessing
You don’t have to impress the world to be worthy.
You don’t have to explain your calling to be valid.
God sees your heart. God knows your truth.
Rest in that sacred knowing today.
Pray as You Go
Breathe in: You see me fully.
Breathe out: That is enough.
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