Who Told You?

Today we’re asking a powerful — and kind of funny — question: “Who told you?”

Who told you that you weren’t enough?

Who told you that you didn’t measure up?

Who told you that your joy, your purpose, your worth was small?

Because I promise you… it wasn’t God.

We’re going to have some fun looking at the difference between the way we see ourselves — usually through foggy mirrors and awkward photos — and the way God sees us: loved, chosen, and wonderfully made.

Let’s learn to see ourselves through His eyes.

You ever see a picture of yourself and wonder, “Is that really what I look like?” — more often than I’d like to admit.

Maybe someone tags you in a photo and you think, “My goodness… did the camera have a personal grudge against me?”

It’s amazing how one angle can convince us of things that simply aren’t true.

But isn’t that life?

We look at ourselves through bad angles, bad lighting, and bad moments — and then believe those temporary snapshots define us.

Meanwhile, God sees the whole picture — your heart, your purpose, your beauty, your growth.

So the next time you see a photo and think, “Yikes!” just remember… heaven is not holding that angle against you.

Here’s to better lighting and better perspective.

In Genesis, after Adam and Eve hid, God asked them a question: “Who told you…?”

It’s a question for us too.

Who told you that you weren’t lovable?

Who told you that you weren’t enough?

Because God never said those things.

We tend to view ourselves through insecurity, comparison, or old memories — like looking in a funhouse mirror that distorts the truth.

But God sees us with perfect clarity.

He sees potential where we see flaws.

He sees purpose where we see mistakes.

He sees His creation — and calls it good.

If your view of yourself doesn’t match God’s view… guess who’s wrong? Not Him.

That’s a peaceful truth to carry with you.

I don’t know who needs this reminder today, but mirrors are weird. One minute you think, “Oh, hey, not bad.” The next, you’re wondering if the mirror is broken… there are some crazy circus-type mirrors out there.

But here’s the good news: God isn’t judging us by those up-close, fluorescent-lit moments.

1 Samuel 16:7 reminds us, “People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

God sees the kindness you gave yesterday. He sees the courage you used last week. He sees the love you share every day.

You are more than a mirror’s opinion.

Most of us zoom in on our flaws… and God zooms in on our future.

Sometimes we tell ourselves stories that just aren’t true — I’m not enough. I’m falling behind. I should be better by now.

But God has a better narrative:

You are loved.

You are chosen.

You are growing.

You are being shaped into something beautiful.

When those old lies creep in, ask yourself, “Who told me that?”

Because God’s voice always leads to peace.

It’s a good time to shift the focus and remember that what God says is true.

I once tried to trim my own hair because I thought I understood how to cut my own hair… I watched YouTube videos.

Let’s just say the results did not reflect the confidence.

My husband had to help me out and kindly told me never to try that again.

But that moment taught me something — sometimes we get a little too caught up in fixing ourselves, when God is trying to love us, grow us, and lead us… not critique our uneven layers.

God never asks us to be flawless — He simply asks us to follow Him.

And thankfully, He does not require good haircuts.

Isaiah 43:1 says, “Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.”

That means God sees past the surface, past the photos, past the insecurities. He sees the person He created — on purpose, for a purpose.

So the next time you look in the mirror and think, “Ugh, this is not it,” remember:

God isn’t looking at your reflection.

He’s looking at your identity — His child, His creation, His masterpiece.

No mirror can tell that story.

If mirrors and photos have been a little rude to you lately, don’t worry — God sees something altogether more beautiful, more purposeful, and more true.

It’s not about the reflection in the mirror — it’s about the reality of who you are in Him.

There are so many scriptures in the Bible that point to who God says we are.

Let’s take a moment to pray — to see things through the eyes of the Lord.

God, thank You for seeing us clearly — not through our flaws, fears, or insecurities, but through Your love. Help us recognize Your voice above every other voice that tries to define us. Let us see ourselves the way You see us: chosen, loved, and full of purpose. Amen.

May that truth settle gently into your morning — giving you new perspective and the assurance that you are seen and loved by God, your Creator.

If the reflection doesn’t match God’s truth, the reflection is wrong. If the picture doesn’t show the whole story, the picture is incomplete.

You are not defined by angles, lighting, or opinions.

You are defined by the One who formed you, loves you, and calls you His own.

So the next time you ask, “Who told me that?” — let the answer point you back to God’s heart, God’s truth, and God’s love.

I hope this is a good reminder and helps you see yourself with more grace, more truth, and a little more humor.

God sees you as loved, capable, precious, and full of purpose — and that’s the truest view of all.