The Mirror Image: Looking Within

I’m reminded of the late Michael Jackson’s song “Man in the Mirror”. In this song he first encourages mankind to take a look at ourselves so that we can make a change for the betterment of the human race. Individually, we have to look at our lives and recognize that we ourselves have flaws and some un-resolved issues deep within ourselves, that if we would only look within we could see room for change and growth.
In my walk with Christ, I’ve had this experience many times where the Lord has used people and circumstances to reflect a mirror in my life. What I was shown was not a pretty reflection staring back at me. I had some junk!! I had some character idiosyncrasies that had to be exposed in order for me to move forward on this journey. I’ll be the first to admit, that taking that first step to acknowledge my inner imperfections was the most challenging thing to do. I had to openly acknowledge that I must make some changes in my life to become a better me. During these times I look myself in the mirror and say “Today is the first step to a new me”. The journey of looking within is a journey that never ends. As I began to learn about me, more and more areas in my life were revealed to me that also necessitated a new shape. Each day is a step towards being the woman that God created me to be. The Lord sees me so much different than the world sees me, so each day he does a work in me that constantly changes me from the inside out. A character change that I know has only occurred because of the constant molding from my heavenly Father.
The bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 13:12 “For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known”. At first glance our reflection in the mirror may be dim, but as we look closer and look deeper within ourselves, we will become face to face with ourselves.
Every day as you take a look in the mirror of your life, pray and ask the Lord to reveal areas in your life that need to be transformed. In doing so, your character will begin to mirror the character of Christ.