HEALING HEARTS: She Is You & Me

God is teaching me and leading me and my life is changing day by day. I give all the praise to my Heavenly Father, for He is faithful! 

She Is You and Me

Seeing others through the eyes of Jesus

More Alike Than We Think

At first glance, the world sees only disheveled looks and poverty. She has been overlooked, judged, and left outside the circle of acceptance.

But she is you and me.

She laughs, she cries, she gets angry, she hopes. She loves her family, even when relationships are complicated. She carries dreams and disappointments, just like we do. She has known heartache and loss, yet she still shows caring and tenderness where she can.

The Hidden Heartache

Her life has been marked with pain and unmet expectations. She may feel empty inside, believing her dreams will never come true. Perhaps she thinks she is ugly or forgotten in a world that prizes beauty, wealth, and power.

But haven’t we all felt that way at some point? Haven’t we each carried wounds that make us feel small, invisible, or unworthy?

She is you and me.

God’s Call to Love

When I first met her, I sensed God’s nudge: Be her encourager. See her as I see her. Not with judgment, but with compassion.

Through the eyes of Jesus, I saw more than her outward appearance. I saw a soul hungry for love, acceptance, and kindness. With gentle words of encouragement, I’ve been able to offer her hope. She responded, not because of who I am, but because of Christ’s love shining through.

“Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,
but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.”
— Proverbs 28:27, NIV

Learning to See Differently

God brought me here to show me a different way of life. I could focus on the hardships and frustrations, but He has been teaching me something greater: to love others without conditions.

We all have flaws. We all have stories of pain, broken relationships, and disappointments. None of us are perfect—nor will we ever be on this side of heaven. But in God’s eyes, we are equal. All deeply loved. All worth redeeming.

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
— Romans 3:23, NIV

“Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name,
He gave the right to become children of God.”
— John 1:12, NIV

Thought for Today

When you see someone who looks different, lives differently, or struggles in ways you may not understand, remember: she is you and me. We are more alike than we are different. God calls us to see people through His eyes and love them as He loves us.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for reminding me that in Your eyes, we are all equal. Forgive me when I am quick to judge instead of quick to love. Help me see others with the compassion of Christ and give me words that build up instead of tear down. Lord, let my heart reflect Your kindness so that others may feel valued and encouraged through me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.