Faithfully Seeking God | The Lighthouse After the Storm

  It’s easy to get caught up in how the world views us—through the lens of flaws, failures, and fleeting moments of doubt. But what if there was a way to shift that perspective? To see yourself not as others might label you, nor as your inner critic may suggest, but as God sees you? This week, let’s explore how to embrace that transformative way of seeing yourself, rooted in grace, love, and truth. Seeing yourself through God’s eyes is not just about feeling better; it’s about grounding your identity in something eternal and unshakeable. Here’s how you can begin this journey. 1. Remember You Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made The Bible reminds us in Psalm 139:14, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” This means your worth isn’t defined by achievements or appearance but by the very fact that you are crafted by a loving Creator. Take time to reflect on this truth daily.  When self-doubt creeps in, remind yourself that you are intentionally designed and deep...

  Standing in line to renew my vehicle tag I heard a man and his daughter walk into the room behind me. I didn’t turn around to look at them, but I could tell from the sound of her voice that she was a little girl, maybe 4 or 5 years of age.  She said, “daddy I love you” and he quickly responded, "I love you too baby”. It was a very sweet moment. I had already been standing there for about ten minutes when I heard them walk into the room. No more than 3 minutes later I heard the little girl say, “daddy why is this taking forever?”  The father chuckled a little and said, “girl stop, we just got here.” I laughed quietly to myself as I heard his reply. Then my thoughts turned to my own heavenly Father. I bet that’s how God feels about me.  I too keep asking, Daddy, why is this taking forever? I’ve been waiting on Your promises for what seems like a long while, longer than I had planned and some days the weight of the wait it’s overwhelming. When the world feels like it'...