What Do You See?

“The question is not what are you looking at, the question is what do you see?” I posted this quote on social media the other day, and it is still at the forefront of my mind each time I go out to walk. This thought-provoking question challenges me to look beyond the surface and examine how I perceive the sights along the trail. It’s easy to assume that seeing is simply about what catches the eyes, but true vision requires deep awareness.

What God wants us to see isn’t always the same as what we look at. So I prayed. “God, show me what You want me to see!”

When I looked at the sun setting in the distance, I saw a ray of hope.

As I looked at a fallen leaf, I saw a childhood memory.

And as I looked into the Word of God, I saw food for my hungry soul.

What Else Is There?

In our fast-paced lives, it’s common to go through the motions—seeing only the obvious: the sunset, the leaf, the open Bible. But what if we paused and asked ourselves, What else is there to see?

For we walk by faith, not by sight.
‭‭II Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Imagine seeing your daily life with fresh eyes of faith in God. Perhaps we’ll see His smile on the face of a stranger. His glory in the beauty of a sunset. Or His peace in the quiet moments of connection with our loved ones. If we change how we look at these moments, we might just see something sacred in the ordinary.

This holiday season, as we look at our surroundings—the decorations, the gatherings, the season’s busyness—let’s ask ourselves a deeper question: What does God want me to see? Beyond the holiday rush, there’s a chance to see moments of joy, connection, and peace. By shifting our perspective, we might just discover a deeper sense of gratitude for what we already have.

So, in this season, let’s pray to see with new eyes—eyes that make room for the beauty and grace of God that are often hidden in plain sight.

*For those of you who prayer walk, ponder and pray over the question, “What does God want me to see?”