One of the lessons I keep relearning is that people are so much more than what we see on the surface. At work, it can be easy to reduce someone to their role, their title, or even a moment of frustration. But the Lord has asked us to see each other differently—through His eyes.
We are taught that, “the worth of souls is great in the sight of God” (Doctrine and Covenants 18:10). That means every single person I interact with, whether in the office or at home, is of eternal worth. In the Book of Mormon we see that “all are alike unto God” (2 Nephi 26:33). It doesn’t matter where we come from, what our job is, or what struggles we carry. He sees us as His children, each with divine potential.
I thought I understood this idea pretty well, as a simple but overlooked truth, but recently, when talking to Jake, he helped me see it in a more practical way. Instead of focusing on flaws, he showed me why I should choose to look for strengths. It wasn’t anything big or dramatic, but it made me stop and realize: this is what it looks like to truly see people as the Lord does.
That moment has stuck with me. It reminded me that discipleship often shows up in small, quiet choices. When we choose compassion over irritation, or encouragement over judgment, we are living the way the Savior taught. As Moroni counseled, “charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever” (Moroni 7:47). That charity changes not just how we treat others, but how we feel about them deep down.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with such great people that understand such complex and infinite truths. It made me want to be more intentional about how I see people at work. Everyone around us is a son or daughter of God, a brother or sister in this eternal family. The closer we can come to seeing others through the Lord’s eyes, the closer we will come to living like Him.