Faith in a God Who Sees You: 6 Encouraging Reminders From Scripture

Ashland Watson
5 days ago
4 min read

When life feels heavy and answers feel far away, it’s tempting to wonder if God really sees what you're going through. You may believe in Him, pray to Him, and even serve Him, but still carry the quiet ache of feeling unseen.

The truth is, Scripture reveals a God who not only hears your prayers but sees your heart. He notices your faith, your pain, your persistence. And through every act of trust, you're building something sacred: faith in a God who doesn’t miss a moment.

At Mosaic International, we’ve seen this truth lived out by pastors, mothers, students, and leaders across Rwanda, Tanzania, and beyond. From prayer circles under mango trees to small churches rising up from hardship, these communities remind us daily that God sees us, wherever we are.

Here are six powerful reminders from Scripture to anchor your faith in a God who sees and knows you.

1. Christ Lives in You... And That Changes Everything

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.”—Galatians 2:20

This isn’t just a verse to memorize, it’s a foundation to stand on. When you say yes to Jesus, you’re not walking through life alone. He lives in you. He sees your situation from the inside out.

This is the kind of faith that doesn’t rely on what you feel or see in the moment, but on who Christ is within you. It’s the genuine faith we witness in our local leaders who continue to preach, disciple, and serve in areas marked by struggle, yet filled with spiritual richness.

2. Trust That God Sees What You Can’t Understand

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”—Proverbs 3:5

This call to trust God is one of the hardest, especially when things don’t make sense. But God sees the full picture, past, present, and future. He’s never confused or overwhelmed.

When you step out in trust, even through tears or silence, your faith becomes a living testimony. It’s this very trust that fuels the mission at Mosaic, where community leaders are equipped to stand in faith on behalf of their families and neighbors.

3. The Holy Spirit Is Your Constant Companion

Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would dwell with us and in us. He’s not just a comforter in crisis, but an ever-present guide, whispering truth in the daily grind.

Mosaic’s ministry partners often talk about relying on the Holy Spirit to lead entire communities toward healing, unity, and bold witness. In the absence of stable infrastructure or outside help, the Spirit of God does what only He can do, and reminds us that we’re never truly alone.

4. Jesus Sees the Parts of You Others Miss

Jesus had a way of seeing the unseen. He looked at tax collectors, lepers, and broken people with compassion and purpose. That hasn’t changed.

When you feel invisible, remember you have faith in a God who walked dusty roads with the outcast and who still reaches for you today. At Mosaic, we see how the name of Jesus Christ continues to bring hope to marginalized places, because He still sees every single heart.

5. Genuine Faith Is Built in the Tension

Real faith doesn’t grow in ease, it’s refined in waiting, in asking, in hoping against the odds. Scripture is full of people who clung to God without seeing results right away. That’s the beauty of genuine faith, it holds fast, even when emotions don’t.

Many of Mosaic’s partners could choose despair. Instead, they choose belief. They lead prayer gatherings. They plant churches. They invest in youth. And they do it all with the kind of faith that believes God is working, even when no one else is watching.

6. Being Seen by God Inspires You to See Others

When you truly believe that God sees you, it stirs something powerful: the desire to see others through His eyes. You become more compassionate, more mission-minded, more grounded in purpose.

This is at the heart of Mosaic International’s mission, to come alongside local leaders and lift up the dignity already present in their communities. Our work isn’t about bringing God to a place; it’s about celebrating that He’s already there. Faith in a God who sees you, and them, becomes the bridge to transformation.

You Are Seen. You Are Sent.

Whether you’re in a season of waiting or witnessing, the truth remains: God sees you. He sees your quiet prayers, your hard choices, your daily obedience. And He is pleased.

As you reflect on these six truths, ask God to deepen your trust. Ask for a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit. Ask to see others, across the street or across the globe, the way He sees you.

Learn more about Mosaic International here.