Pray for Eyes to See as He Sees

“Jesus Christ sees people deeply,” says Michelle Craig of the Young Women General Presidency. He sees the individual, their needs and who they can become. In her October 2020 general conference address, Sister Craig shares how each of us can see life and other people as Jesus Christ does.
“The more you understand your true identity and purpose soul deep,” she says, “the more it will influence everything in your life.”
To see others more deeply, she asks herself two questions: What is she doing that she should stop doing, and what is she not doing that she should start doing?
One day, shortly after reflecting on those questions, she felt prompted to put her phone away while standing in a grocery store check-out line. She then noted an elderly man ahead of her who apparently had only a cat for companionship. She engaged him in conversation, where he revealed it was his birthday.
“I don’t want to be like those in the parable of the good Samaritan who see a need and pass by,” she says.
Jesus Christ can give us eyes to see, even when it’s hard or we are tired or lonely. “Through His grace, He will increase our capacity,” she affirms. “With His help, we will see deeply.”
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[@Videostowatch24]

I was once in a queue at the grocery store. An old man in front of me had everything from the cheapest value range, he was then desperately going through his vouchers producing so many. My heart broke, he seemed poor and alone. So I said to him, “do you mind if I pay for your shopping today, I’ve only 3 mins left to complete a good deed for the day (not true but didn’t want him to feel bad)?”. He looked shocked and didn’t speak so I just handed my card to the cashier. I’ll never forget his face, he was so touched. I got so much more from it than he did. His shopping wasn’t expensive, but it taught me that there are many lonely people who need to feel love and God wants me to reach out to them, because God is love and we represent Christ when we take our covenants. People need to feel Christ’s love through our actions. ❤️

[@skippymagrue]

I like the "I only have three minutes left to do a good deed." That's great! I might use that.

[@Videostowatch24]

@@skippymagrue I made out it was really important I had to complete that challenge, but I was just trying to make him think he was doing me a favour. In fact though, he really did, I got far more from it! Xxx

[@nicoleancker9130]

That was so Awesome of you! 🙏❤️

[@melissacheckland827]

I might just use that “ only got three minutes” idea as well. Thanks so much for sharing ❤️. God bless you

[@jeanjeanyangchristensen3502]

May God bless you for your goodness. What a great example you're setting for all of us!

[@trishaholmes6049]

This reminds me of a lesson I learned a few years ago, when the Lord put me in a position to brighten someone's day, without me realizing it. I was in line at a restaurant, and got chatting with the lady in front of me. She told me about the really rough day she'd had at work. As we chatted, I got her to smile and laugh with me. I didn't realize until she thanked me on her way out, that the Lord had put me there to brighten her day. I learned then, how the Lord can easily put us where He needs us, even when we don't realize it, but it's up to us to make use of the opportunity. I could have just as easily remained silent, in my own little world. I'm so glad I looked up that day.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hi Trisha, thanks for tuning in to the video and taking the time to comment and share your beautiful experience with us.

[@louisjones1244]

@@churchofjesuschrist hi

[@praisequincy9198]

I just found this Church here in Nigeria , I can't believe it because I've been following this Chanel since I was 14 , this Chanel and it's messages has blessed my life , when I worry I watch their videos and I become calm , their messages are spirit filled My soul is rejoicing HALLELUJAH 🙏

[@lolraacheel]

I’m so happy for you 🥰❤️

[@daphneraven9439]

[@charitywsilva]

Welcome! I am part of this Church and I agree with you: these messages are so uplifting. It's easy to feel God's love for us and His peace and reassurance in our lives when we feel the Spirit. And these videos certainly invite the Spirit!

[@staxplease]

Welcome to the fold of Christ ❤️

[@stardustgirl2904]

🙏🏻👍💜 We're all God's children, and it's wonderful to know, that he loves each of us!

[@alexcalderwood7022]

I just started my online MTC, and I had to leave my whole life behind. I felt very alone but after this video, I has such a sense of peace. Thank you Jesus. Jesus walks with them.

[@debbiew.7716]

Bless you!

[@_Squiggle_]

Good luck on your mission!

[@berto987]

God be with you on that journey my friend.

[@AdamFrugoli]

My wife Stephanie has this ability of “chit chat” with people/strangers… it constantly makes us late… and I’m afraid to admit it constantly irritates me… I realize after watching this video Heavenly Father has given her eyes to see and it’s something I need to better develop.

[@peggyproffit5479]

Thank you for sharing this. I am like Stephanie and feel I can't help it, I couldn't pass them by. Just reading your comment helped me feel understood. I'm aware it sometimes was hard for my family to deal with, but now they are adult children and they do it too, and i see the light they bring to others.

[@lnielson421]

I am like you. My husband will chit chat with anyone and I also feel annoyed and embarrassed. I now realize he is being more like the Savior than I am. Would I be annoyed if I was with the Savior?

[@tmadsam]

My children would get so upset with me because I would talk to anyone around me. Someone on the bus, a clerk at the store, complete strangers I come across. My kids would roll their eyes and I knew they were exasperated with me. I felt, at times, my relationship with my children was hurt by my need to connect to others. I hope someday they will understand that it was a need inside of me to talk to others, to share with others. None of the people I spoke to seemed annoyed by my talking to them, and I always felt I had made new friends out of them. Since the pandemic, no one is kind and open to talking to you. I have come across a couple of people who have expressed the same thing to me. How unkind the world has become and we thanked each other that we were able to connect and talk. It heartens your soul and brings cheer and happiness to share with others. I would be really unhappy if the world turns to unkindness and bitterness. I believe that attitude comes from Satan, and I follow Jesus Christ always!

[@danobirch]

I love the thought of seeing people as individuals. Not as members of a political party, or a race, or a particular religion, or anything else. But as unique individuals and beloved children of our Heavenly Father.

[@birdlynn417]

That is what we all must do.

[@bettymacrothe97th56]

The more you learn about the Gospel the more you see people this way. It’s amazing.

[@robinmann669]

I'm not a very religious person, and I'm not really sure what I believe, but the one thing that I've always known is that I believe that people aren't races. We aren't opinions. We aren't nationalities. We aren't political parties. We're people. No other division between us should matter.

[@Carolina-wt6be]

Well said ❤️

[@lolraacheel]

That’s how we’re meant to see each other! 😊❤️

[@witchdoctorwill1796]

It never ceases to amaze me how much God uses the small things we do to cause so much good. If we will but listen and act.

[@kaylalee7861]

I’ve been thinking a lot about how I wish cell phones didn’t exist for this reason, we’re so quick to turn to our phones for entertainment and we miss so much of what’s going on around us. Thank you for sharing this message and reminding us to look around and try to see things the way Christ sees them.

[@dawnvannosdol969]

I’m glad that cell phones exist, I just wish that people would have the discipline and wisdom in using them as a tool. Cell phones aren’t bad, our attitude in how we use or misuse them is what needs to be re-evaluated.

[@homerman76]

Even without phones we can find ways to become distracted and unaware. Cellphones definitely make things easier of course (though they're still highly useful for connecting us, making information readily accessible when it's needed, etc. if we use it right.) Learning to control the urge to look at our phones is only one step in the process of becoming less distracted and more aware of those in need and the rest of our environment.

[@indiana6941]

Agreed, I wish it was normal to walk to someone's home and invite them to things rather than calling or texting.

[@BMbttttklkl]

💯💯💯

[@mayolson2]

I have said this to members of my family and they say I am too old fashioned ....

[@thomaseno1195]

Found this in the middle of a sleepless, uneasy night. It lifted me up and out of myself to connect with the Savior, and my family of the world. Suddenly, I was not alone anymore. But reunited with my eternal and always family of Heaven.

[@MichaelJones-ke6fy]

Blessed be the name of Our Lord and Our Saviour and Our Heavenly Father. We need this gift more today than at any other time.

[@TRM520]

Such a perfect message for today. We can't see ourselves or others as Christ sees us, if our heads are buried in our phones all the time. I know it's something I could improve on, especially whenever I'm around my children. Sunday has been a great day for our family to disconnect and re-center on what's most important.

[@alphabipin291]

Jesus Christ son of lord please I beg you today to protect my father and everyone there in Afghanistan my father said 1hr ago he entered in Kabul airport and now I don’t know what’s happening there and lord I want my father to return home Nepal 🇳🇵 and I beg that others will also get to their home safely and those who are suffering there in afghan now Iord don’t let them suffer and if they want to leave country then help them to leave their country lord amen 🙏 ❤️❤️ I am counting on you Jesus Christ son of God

[@kleelee3843]

🙏

[@marceasusanna7749]

Heavenly Father is merciful and kind and even if the outcome isn't the way we want it to be it is still part of God's plan it is hard to have faith and patience while hoping for a certain outcome I hope your prayers are answered in the way that you would like them to be ask for strength and have faith that your prayers will be answered

[@lanettethorpe7923]

🕊️🌤️🙏💕

[@elizabeths7616]

I really hope your dad is good and safe.

[@melissabennion9214]

We’ve been praying for protection for the people in Afghanistan. May they find peace and safety! ❤️

[@OtherMike5000]

Hey! How AWESOME is it to have the Gospel in these times!! SO glad we DON'T have to live without it!

[@sebastianj.7549]

This video is what my heart needed. ❤️❤️❤️

[@prathameshbile5865]

Thank You, Jesus! Hallelujah!

[@codywhittle3151]

Sometimes what we need to see is right in front of us we just have to open our eyes.😃👍😇

[@71greatdane]

Wow tears will not stop coming !watching this video really moved my soul even seeing clips from the videos of the Saviors life. I love the inspired question: “ What do I need to stop doing that I’m doing , and what do I need to start doing that I’m not doing.” I truly believe that as we pray for to see as the Savior sees, we can bless so many more lives. So grateful this wonderful talk by sister Craig was made into a video. So inspirational!

[@kennethcoughlin428]

Of course!! I just can't hold myself!!

[@fayelucas3842]

A thoughtful reminder for all of us 🌻 I hope and pray that we may have a sight of our Savior’s eyes the way we look our own lives and to the people that surrounds us! Peace & hugs for everyone (we can do it, even in small ways) 🤗

[@davidmatos9984]

❤️❤️

[@ongoingrestoration1140]

What a powerful video! I have only recently began “again” to see myself and others as He sees. He has started to open my eyes through showing me who I really am. I am a beloved son of God. We are all children of our Heavenly Father. Let’s not forget that.

[@Goldmotivate7]

Amen

[@gaymichaelis7581]

Thank you to the people who acted in this short LDS video/film and also produced or directed or had anything else to do with it! It’s so touched my heart, and it’s still touching it! It’s amazing how such short videos can make such an impact I think/feel…

[@wallybrown9509]

I needed to hear this. Thank you Lord.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

hi Wally, thanks for tuning in to the video and taking the time to comment. We're glad this video have helped you feel the Savior's love.

[@tatianegines9318]

Jesus Christ is who helps me keep going in my life.

[@shishruth]

Amen.

[@georgiamartinez4589]

Thank you jesus for everything amen 🙏😇

[@slygal45]

God is love. Be LOVE.

[@meganlee8248]

Love this video and this message!!!

[@blackjay5338]

Right after the conference where this talk was given I gave a talk in church using this talk. Then a few weeks later another sacrament meeting talk referenced the same conference talk. Seems it had a big impression on a lot of people to now get it's own video.

[@blank557]

I needed this today.

[@andreafaldon5026]

This video lifted my spirit.

[@iamanempoweredone6064]

This is why we keep the commandments so that we can see as God sees.

[@rizwanahmedmeo8623]

Praise the lord

[@cmjensen]

I can't imagine witnessing this! Incredible.

[@divaden47]

We had a joint Relief Society/Priesthood meeting today, as part of our 5th. Sunday services. Our Bishop closed the meeting with reminding us to spend some time away from our mobile/cell phones and also social media in general. Very appropriate!! Thanks for these important message which I know I certainly need to hear!! :P

[@P3T3RXIII]

Such a beautiful story and an important message shared with us. Thank you for sharing this video. May God bless you always. 🙏🕊

[@adedow1333]

The Lord is my strength.

[@peterofficial2786]

Praise the Lord 🙌

[@crislainegomez6798]

Thank you for this wonderful message. It gives me comfort through this hard times.

[@genessishuidobro1371]

I loved the story that was related for a sister in one general conference. It moves my heart, thanks so much for sharing this content. I don't want to forget the two questions: What am I doing that I should stop doing? and What am I not doing that I should start doing? I feel the Savior's love more deeply because I know I wants to help me improve

[@paulagraves6517]

I am still striving to see more but what I do see I am deeply grateful for. God is truly loud in so many ways if we are looking for it. The advise in this message is so needed, for when we do see as he see our fears are swept away and we can press forward with spiritual clarity and confidence.

[@rebeccalarson7995]

The widow of Nain was such a work of compassion on the Savior's part. He went way out of his way to raise her son from the dead. He knew what it meant to this woman and how she would be left desolate and on the street. That story touches me deeply. What am I willing to do to show compassion for others? How can I show love as he did?

[@MegWasHere2011]

God bless always

[@bestill365]

What a gift it is to see as the Savior sees!

[@nanidesuka1591]

This was the perfect video for right now! Thank you! We can all pray to receive his eyes!

[@OrangePiggy]

I needed this

[@lukeabbott5349]

Praise God

[@noskalborg723]

An excellent message. I love the example of personal revelation leading to a chance to connect.

[@lorelynpenalosa6383]

Thank you... touching

[@elitster]

Absolutely excellent. Well done!!

[@seyidon7809]

Great video. I have just learnt that so much lies underneath, beyond the range visible to man! O God, give us the grace to see like Jesus. Amen

[@princefernandez6717]

This video had helped me feel the Savior's love to all of us, today. There are so many times He helped me overcome my challenges. I know He is always there to listen to us and I feel so guilty that too often I feel like I was passive to recognize those people around me that needs more help. This is an amazing talk. ♥️

[@ryanhewett1663]

I do not celebrate birthdays but I do love neighborly kindness. That is a blessing people need especially during what is seen in light of 2 Timothy 3:1-5. May Jesus bless the love you show for His Name.

[@MrPeace-mm7ws]

Friends please pray for me and my family we are persecuted by our father please help.

[@angelacorrea165]

This message made my day.

[@alishametiam4280]

I'm in tears after watching this video. What a loving reminder it is during this trying time. May we all try our best to see others the way Christ sees the best and needs of each of us. 🤍

[@westonclark8755]

I am so grateful for this wonderful video sister Craig. I love the savior Jesus Christ with all my heart and soul. He literally went around doing good for everyone . Doing good in everyone. He looked into there hearts❤️ .I love this finding our true identity I really believe through the power of Jesus Christ Ame through serving others and the lord we find are true identity or who we really are.

[@TheAWesomePerformer]

Beautiful, thank you.

[@frankstevens7517]

Love the Kaysville shots!!!!

[@anaher6809]

WOW IN JESUS NAME, AMEN!! 🙏✝️❤👐🔥💯

[@cristinap9168]

AMIN .SLAVĂ LUI DUMNEZEU🙏🙏😥😥😥🌹🌹🌹🌺🌺

[@saptarshibose7786]

Amen

[@SharpLady53]

Lovely reminder. Thank you. 🕊

[@jacobolson8034]

Wow. Amazing message.

[@andrewnelson9577]

Love love love this!!

[@tomjones9490]

Good stuff!

[@FamilyMattersTVcom]

Indeed, we will see deeply!

[@cristinap9168]

Dumnezeu face multe minuni. EL NE TINE PE TOȚI IN MINA SA.MULTUMIM TATĂ CĂ NE IUBEȘTI SI NE PORȚI DE GRIJĂ MEŔEU🙏🙏😥😥🌹🌹🌺🌺

[@kellioswald4662]

Thank you!!! ❤️

[@porky552]

When we joined the Church in 1971 there were three groups of people: converts, lifers, Wasatch Mormons. As converts we were banished to seven years in the nursery. Never went to Sunday School never went to Priesthood or Relief Society. I found out that Jehovah and Jesus Christ was the same person from a Jewish rabbi. He also told me what Elohim meant. Back then lifers did not talk to converts and would have the same answer to our questions: pray and read the scriptures. The concept that Christ looks at as individuals is a new concept to me and only started being taught about 15 to 20 years ago. My wife is an owner of a large business in Salt Lake and employs about 1500 people. She commutes every week from Texas to Salt Lake. Our decision not to move there was based on our first 30 years in the Church when Wasatch Mormons were so cruel and prejudice toward us. But now things are different. The Church no longer condones prejudice. We look forward to the future where people are individuals and not lumped into groups.

[@jaimea.montelongor.2799]

Ialways ask the Lord to help us to see the way He sees, it reminded me of how much we need to Hear His words these days; as He himself said in Matthew 15:14 " if the blind lead the blind , both will fall into a pit".

[@ogundaretaiwo9506]

I endlessly love content from LDC. We need more of this.

[@duanerunyan2178]

Truly powerful! It’s something special to look at others and ourselves as Christ would. .

[@priscasebele5469]

Wow! What a beautiful message!!!

[@stevenschmidt]

I'm pretty sure I would have dropped the stretcher in astonishment.. ;-) (referring to the first minute with the story of the boy being raised from the dead). What a wonderful video.

[@goldakameho7020]

Amen 🙏

[@Cachelle-Carpenter]

I love this!

[@ruthbrown9060]

Awe I love this

[@10523099]

This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you. I will pray to see deeply so that I may bring comfort to others ❤️

[@deniseskinnerthetruthwills6003]

Thank you for your encouragement 🙏 for he has blessed us in thee words of love and peace and glory in thy father he loves overwhelming love of all who is

[@sakthiprakash2027]

Amen🙏💓

[@badashby]

Wife and I just watched this for FHE. Left both of us in tears. Such an important message.

[@nidiacorzo7635]

Thank you, thank you!!! My heart is so tender as I see this beautiful video. May the Lord bless us to see the beauty of God creations, including us!! 🤍

[@leswalker2639]

So true

[@collardhill]

This so beautifully spoke to me and called out my Love for Christ Amen

[@thewiseowl1]

This video really taught me something today, to be more aware of my surroundings, people, places, keep my phone in my handbag and enjoy more the moment, we never know what lesson the day will bring us.

[@germancarrasco9559]

I needed this! ✌🏼

[@andrewrobinson4382]

One thing I've always tried to notice when people get a haircut and I always try to mention how nice it looks. It always makes me happy yet sad when they say you're the only one that noticed. Sad no one cared enough to notice and happy that I was able to be there for someone

[@scottlarson9272]

Thank you!

[@whimsicalproductions]

This Is Absolutely Beautiful!

[@yigaroberts5858]

God bless you

[@chrisjohnson6747]

We will see deeply.

[@mithunfranklin148]

Praise the Lord 🙏❤️🙏

[@Mcaark]

Loving others is hard for me. Not that generating feelings of compassion, sympathy, or empathy is something I cannot do. I can, quite deeply, surprisingly quickly and sincerely. It's that I get hurt easily. Not in the sense that others take advantage of me and emotionally abuse me. It's that tying yourself to another leaves you to hurt when they hurt. I suppose the answer is simple, I should also rejoice when they rejoice, and in that, magnify my own joy. We experience both good and bad for ourselves to better know the good... and so that good can exist at all. Growing love to emotionally bind oneself to another, or many others, is to magnify capacity, to both endure, but more importantly, revel.

[@ekaterini2957]

To see deeply. I will remember this. Oh God have mercy on us all.

[@paulinimahit8672]

This is what i needed to hear💜

[@TempleScoop]

This was one of the most remarkable messages beheld in my life, and I am in awe of the craftsmanship, detail, and commanding beauty of this timeless inspirational message. - Chad James L. Fournier

[@premalathaanthony8042]

Thank you sister Craig for this video fantastic which is useful in our life to help someone and make someone to feel happy in their hardships we learn many good things in our church the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints we learn many good lesson from testimony and teaching and from the conference talk it uplifts our life I am very grateful to be a part of this true church and having a prophet to lead this the right way always praying for us in the temple thank God for blessing us to have the true prophet and temples to do our endowment and ordinances for the dead.

[@pepeletoa6753]

You are my everything my Jesus.

[@veemaafu5897]

Amazing video thank you for sharing loved it💞💞

[@carolynbrown4112]

This is refreshing. Don't see many churches teaching about being like Christ anymore. I am enjoying this channel and interested in knowing more about this church. By their fruits ye shall know them!

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hi Carolyn, thanks for your comment. Mormons or LDS Church members, properly referred to as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, are Christian. We believe Jesus Christ is our Savior, we revere the Bible as the word of God, and we believe the Book of Mormon to be another testament of Jesus Christ. You or others interested can learn more about our beliefs here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/are-mormons-christian?lang=eng

[@carolynbrown4112]

@@churchofjesuschrist Thank you so much!

[@JH-nj8up]

This has really inspired me to do better, I love and care about people, I need to be better at showing it.