Through who's eyes do you see people?

I have had some really great conversations recently with two people, who I might try to avoid. You know the sort of people I mean. They want to talk for hours, usually when you in rush to get somewhere. Well if you stop to talk to them it is very apparent why the want to talk to you, because they are craving some human contact. They are very lonely people.

One person told me what has happened to them over the last few years. They are not a Christian, and hearing their story made my heart crumble. As I was listening to her, I was praying that the Lord could reveal Himself to her, and show hear what she has been searching for so many years. This was someone who could really benefit from a loving Christian community around her. I told her that I would pray for her situation. I am praying for her, but also that I could find someone closer to her age in the church to befriend her.

The other person is a Christian but has also had a very hard life. She has strayed off the path set be for her. But yet was able to tell me a story of what happened to her last weekend. That reassured me of God's faithfulness. As I was listening to her, I heard the Lord speak to me. "You would of preferred she hadn't come and spoke to you, but listen to her story, I have been doing a great work in her. You must see with My Eyes, see people how I do. These were the people who came to Me (Jesus) when I was on earth. Do not judge with the worlds standards, judge with Mine."

I felt so convicted by these words. How often do you judge with the worlds standards? I know I do it to often. We are so surrounded by media images that impose the worlds view of people (You must be beautiful and successful to be of value). That it is easy to forget how we should see people. (Everyone is precious and irreplaceable in God's eyes.)