Living Loved: See Yourself Through God’s EyesSample

Our world celebrates what’s new and flawless.

When something breaks, we often discard it without a second thought, replacing it with something newer or better.

Even things that aren’t broken—just outdated or slightly imperfect—can quickly lose their value in our eyes.

Weaknesses and vulnerabilities are often treated the same way.

We look for strength and want to disguise our weakness. We don’t want to be in need and can fear that if we expose vulnerabilities, we’ll be taken advantage of or rejected.

We tend to see brokenness as entirely unacceptable. But God sees it differently.

Instead of discarding or dismissing it, He draws close to us in our need. God doesn’t shy away from the cracks in our lives; He meets us there with His love and grace. We can receive the beauty that He has for us, even in—especially in—brokenness.

We see this on display in the Beatitudes, as Jesus teaches a countercultural perspective. He says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted...Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”

These words remind us that God calls us blessed, not because of our strength, but because of our dependence.

I reflected on this recently during a painful season of mourning.

The past few years have held a lot of loss for me, including the death of a pet, grief of church abuse, and the passing of my mom.

Grief has a way of exposing my deepest needs, and at moments I feel completely overwhelmed. In those times, I simply cry out, “God, I need You.”

It’s not eloquent or polished, but it’s honest.

And each time, God meets me there, offering His presence and comfort in ways I couldn’t have imagined.

Like recently, how He showed me a sweet memory I’d long forgotten, removing some of the sting from a present and painful loss.

I am in need on a regular basis. And God calls that blessed.

Theologian Henry Nouwen said it beautifully: “Jesus didn’t say blessed are those who care for the poor. He said, blessed are we where we are poor. Where we are broken. It is there that God loves us deeply and pulls us into deeper communion with Himself.”

God doesn’t ask you to hide your pain or pretend to be strong. Instead, He invites you to bring your brokenness to Him, where His love can meet you in the most tender and transformative ways. When you acknowledge your need, you create space for God’s grace to work in your life.

• Blessed are you, when you recognize your dependence on God.
• How beautiful it is that you can come to God aware of your need.
• How wonderful it is that you can come to God with your mourning, with your grief, and He will be your comforter.
• How fantastic it is that you can leave satisfied when you come with a hunger and thirst for connection with Him.

God enters hurting places with you, transforming them into opportunities to experience His presence more deeply. He calls you blessed because your dependence on Him draws you closer to His heart.

If you’re walking through a difficult season, know that God is near. He sees your mourning, your hunger for righteousness, and your need for comfort. And in His presence, there is beauty and blessing—even in the brokenness.

Join me tomorrow as we uncover how God’s truth can break through the limiting beliefs that have been holding us back.