He Sees Me

I am constantly reminded of the truth of God’s Word by my children. Just the other day, I was downstairs putting on my makeup before taking the kids to school. It is something they see me do every day. On this particular morning, my 7 year old son rounded the corner and the following conversation took place:

“Mommy, what are you doing?”
“Putting on my face”.
“You already have a face.”
“I know son. I’m putting my make up on.”
“Why?”
“Because it helps me to look pretty. Do you think I look pretty with makeup?”
“Yes.”
“Do you think I look pretty without makeup?”
“You’re my mommy. You always look pretty?”

My son is able to see me, the real me, underneath all of the makeup, and he still thinks I am pretty.

I do not want to strive to hide my imperfections. I want to be able to look in the mirror and love what I see. That morning, God gave me a gentle nudge, as I heard Him whisper:

“You, my child, are always beautiful.”

This was very healing to my heart as I felt the presence of the Lord and sensed His delight over me. I am learning to understand that God not only loves me, but that He likes me and takes pleasure in me.

For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation. (Psalm 149:4 NKJ)

God sees me — my imperfections, my lack, my shortcomings, my sin — yet He calls me beautiful. I am so thankful for a God who sees me, the real me, underneath all of the makeup.

20 Responses to He Sees Me
  1. Beth
    June 12, 2011 | 5:20 am

    That is so sweet Barbie. I love it! I have no doubt that God was speaking to you through that precious son. <3

    • Barbie
      June 13, 2011 | 1:12 am

      Oh I love him. I believe God sent him to me to carry God’s heart directly to mine!

  2. Larri
    June 12, 2011 | 6:22 am

    Oh, that we could see ourselves as He sees us. Excellent post, Barbie. Thanks for sharing! ☺ Happy Sunday!

  3. Child of God
    June 12, 2011 | 7:59 am

    Hi Barbie,
    I think it is amazing that God likes us. Sometimes I feel so unlikeable and He always reminds me that He likes me!

    Great post and I agree with your son and God, I think you are beautiful.

    Blessings,
    <

    • Barbie
      June 13, 2011 | 1:12 am

      Awe, thank you!

  4. Deb
    June 12, 2011 | 1:43 pm

    Thank you so much for this, Barbie! I really needed this reminder. Gravity is not always our friend, and I need to remember how important it is to look beyond the surface. Blessings!!

  5. lea Helmerich
    June 12, 2011 | 6:37 pm

    how sweet is that? when my son was five, i
    got all dressed up for a fancy dinner with my
    husband, his father.

    “mom, are you getting married?”

    • Barbie
      June 13, 2011 | 1:12 am

      That’s one of the sweetest things I’ve ever heard!

  6. Wanda
    June 13, 2011 | 8:37 am

    Beautiful Barbie, it reminds of words Jentzen Franklin said in his message. I am who I am and that is enough. God knows all of me and loves me anyway.

    • Barbie
      June 13, 2011 | 2:22 pm

      Oh I love that saying. So true!

  7. Carol
    June 13, 2011 | 9:24 am

    Great post! I struggle with talking positively about my appearance. My 7 yr old daughter takes in every thing I say, so I try to watch it. But I need to remember how God sees me. 🙂 Thank you!

    • Barbie
      June 13, 2011 | 2:24 pm

      I have an 11yo daughter who really looks to me for encouragement in such things. I too need to be careful with what comes out of my mouth. Thank you for reminding me that my little ones are listening!

  8. keena
    June 13, 2011 | 9:10 pm

    I really needed to hear that today. Thanks for the reminder.

  9. Lindsay
    June 14, 2011 | 6:45 am

    This is so sweet! I try very hard to never put myself down in front of my girls or ever say anything that might make them think that we are anything but wonderously made creatures. Honestly, I am very hard on myself, but I don’t want my girls to grow up with that mentality so I never let them see that from me. I hope that they grow up with a healthier self image than I have.

    • Barbie
      June 21, 2011 | 2:16 am

      I catch myself putting myself down in front of my children too. I try not to, but it really takes a focused effort on my part. I truly want to learn to embrace my beauty, how God sees me.

  10. Kimberly
    June 18, 2011 | 8:53 pm

    For me, it has been huge to learn that He not only loves me, but that He also LIKES me. That sounds like such a strange thing to say…but you know how there can be people you love (say like certain family members you may struggle with) but you don’t really like them. So I felt for the longest time that was how He felt about me. He loved me, but surely He didn’t LIKE me.

    How tender He is to let us know (and how tender He was to speak over you) He not only loves us, He not only likes us, He also takes pleasure in us. 🙂

    Beautiful reminder! 🙂

  11. Barbie
    June 21, 2011 | 2:17 am

    Isn’t it wonderful to know that the Creator of the Universe likes us? Oh how I love Him!

  12. charis
    June 24, 2011 | 4:15 pm

    there is just nothing like the adoration of a son. i love the way the Father speaks through the little ones.

    my recent post: simple woman’s daybook 6.24.11

    • Barbie
      June 24, 2011 | 5:49 pm

      God consistently shows me His Father heart towards me through my 7yo boy! Love it!

  13. Danelle
    August 19, 2011 | 12:59 pm

    Love this post! I actually have a blog called He Sees me. So often He speaks to me through my own two sons (ages 9 & 7). Blessings to you! 🙂