“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” Proverbs 27:19
This morning when I looked in the mirror my thought was, “Yeaowzer!” Am I going through puberty again? Let’s just say that when I get my picture taken today at my nephew’s wedding, I know which will be my better side.
Why is it that when we see our reflection we are so critical of ourselves? Do I see the circles under my eyes, scars, unwanted eyebrow hairs, and other (plenty of) imperfections?  Yep.  But I also see a woman who is blessed.  A woman who has learned from struggles in life and who is a stronger person because of them.  A woman that has brown, dramatic eyes that tell a story without her opening her mouth (I have to be very careful with my expressions sometimes.).  A lady with plenty of insecurities yet has the confidence that the God she serves is mighty and will help her overcome any insecurity, fear, and/or doubt.  A chic that no matter how “ugh” I feel about what I view physically in the mirror, I know that I am loved.  I am loved by my husband, children, family, students, friends, and best of all….my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
If we were to really sit down and create a t-chart on what we see in the mirror in the early mornings verses what we truly reflect on the inside, I bet your heart’s side of the t-chart will out-weigh the physical by a long shot.  I could jot down a few more comments on either side of my t-chart, but I think I’ll leave that exercise to myself.
Okay, so I’m feeling a little better about my reflection now.  (This is an exercise I recommend you do for yourself.)
Let your life reflect who you truly are…a beautiful child of God who was made in His own image.  He is gorgeous!  So that must mean you are too!