I have the greatest friends. Yesterday, after running around in search of a new phone for one of my dear friends, we were finally on our way back to campus. I was tired from a long work day and cranky from lack of food. All I wanted was to be in my apartment, covered in a warm blanket.
As we were walking, she said some very wise and true words.
"I think the best thing Jesus says to us is, 'I see you.'"
I see you.
I see through your masks.
I see through your scars.
I see through your pain.
I see through your past and see the person you will become.
I see your potential.
I see your real worth, not your worth determined by the world, but you REAL worth as determined by me.
Last night, my friend saw through my tiredness and grumpy attitude and saw true friendship, because you're a real friend when you spend Friday night at a Verizon store.
But, even greater that her love for me is God's love for me. And for all of us.
He sees through me. He sees through my false identities, my searching for belonging, and my wayward stumbles. He sees that I am looking for a higher purpose and acceptance. God sees me and chooses to love me, pursue me, and cherish me. Oh how great is His love!
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