Reflections Of

Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely.

1 Corinthians 13:12

 

Mirrors are remarkable items because they always show us the truth.  Look in the mirror first thing in the morning and you may be a bit frightened by what you see looking back.  In ancient times, mirrors were thought to reflect the soul rather than the appearance. Over time, a mirror can become stained, dirty and dull.  Then the reflection becomes distorted.  

 

As Christians, we are to reflect Christ to the world.  However, being that we are sinful human beings, our sinfulness can distort that reflection at times. However, just because the mirror is dirty doesn't change the fact that it is still a mirror!  Our sin does not change the fact that we are still Christ's.

 

A mirror can be cleaned and made clear again, and so can we when we seek God's forgiveness through the sacrifice of Christ.  

Change Begins In The Mirror!

Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
    do not depend on your own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5

I'm not a huge fan of change.  In fact, I will say that there are some changes that will meet great resistance from me.  For example, over the last 12 weeks, I have been working on a program through the insurance company, that was supposed to help me do a better job with my eating habits and my exercise habits.  And I will tell you, I hated every minute of it.

My eating and exercise habits have become ingrained over the course of YEARS, because I like what I like and I dislike what I dislike.  I tend to stick with the things I like and am not very open to changing that. However, through this program, I have begun to open up (somewhat) to making minor alterations (not "changes" but alterations) to my habits.  For example, I have learned that there are some vegetables that I actually like, and should be eating them with more frequency.  I have learned that Citrus Beer does NOT count as a fruit! That humus on really is rather tasty.  Also eating an entire pizza should not be something I strive to achieve.

The same thing applies when dealing with people.  Yes, there are some people who are like asparagus to me and, thus, I will avoid them as much as possible.  But there are people who, once they facades have fallen, are some of the most incredible people ever.  And there are some people who can only be taken in small amounts.  But there are also people who think the same way about me.

If I have habits that are bad or unhealthy, perhaps I should consider making changes.  We want changes in our society...then we must begin with the face we see in the mirror.  We cannot expect or demand from others what we are unwilling to do.

Change.....TRUE Change begins with us!