🕊️ Editor’s Note (Updated & Re-shared — March 2026):
This devotional was originally shared on May 30, 2022. Its message about reflecting the character of our Heavenly Father continues to encourage believers to examine their hearts and grow in Christlike love. We are sharing it again as a reminder to seek God’s perspective and allow His nature to shine through our lives.
As believers, our lives are meant to reflect the heart and character of our Heavenly Father. The way we love, forgive, show compassion, and treat others reveals whether we are truly seeing the world through God’s perspective. This reflection invites us to pause and ask an important question: Do we have our Father’s eyes?
I’m not referring to blue, brown, or hazel colored eyes that may match those of your biological father, but I am speaking of spiritual eyes that match those of your Heavenly Father. Of course, there are no earthly words that can accurately describe the greatness, excellence, and magnificence of our God. However, we know His attributes because the Holy Bible tells us that God is love 1 John 4:8. According to Psalm 145:8, He is full of mercy and compassion and doesn’t get angry easily. He is faithful (1 Corinthians 1:9. The descriptions of His character are too numerous to mention in this blog. However, it’s enough to allow you to examine yourself to see if it is apparent that your life shows that you have a relationship with the Almighty God.
For Instance:
· Do you see as He sees?
· Do you like what He likes?
· Do you hate what He hates?
· Do you feel what He feels?
· Do you listen to things that please His ears?
· Is your heart filled with compassion?
· Do you find it easy to forgive others, or do you keep score and hold grudges?
· Do you love everyone?
Do you have your Father’s eyes? Can people look at you and see so much of God in your life that they can feel His goodness emanating from you? I’m sure that the Lord smiles when He sees His children exhibiting His character. We are not perfect and will certainly fall short of getting things right every time, but we can be confident that He is always there with love, mercy, wisdom, correction, and forgiveness to help us do better and continue in our walk with Him.
Just as a good earthly father is proud of his children when they do things that are right, such as walking in integrity, treating people with kindness, dignity, and respect, getting back up when they fall, and the list goes on, Our Heavenly Father is even prouder of us when we do things that reflect His character.
Let’s be intentional about having our Father’s eyes and seeing as He sees.
✨ Reflections
- What part of your character do you think pleases God?
- What part of your character needs improvement?
- Have a heart-to-heart talk with the Lord and ask Him to help you let more of His nature shine in and through you.
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God Bless You!
Minister Kimberly L. Smith
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