Did you know we are a sort of a mirror? Every human being is created in the image of God. Each one of us reflects something about God.
We have a problem though. God is perfect and we are not. So our reflection is distorted. We all reflect God in varying ways and to varying degrees of “accuracy”. We will never reflect our creator perfectly from this side of our lives, but there is hope. A lot of it.
– We do not all reflect the same aspect of God. So, comparison is not a good idea. We all have different gifts and abilities. Each one of us in completely unique. The best way for me to reflect God is to be myself. Be the best me I can be. each of us has things to offer the world that only we can. Go with it.
– Hopefully, we know we are imperfect, broken people. I ask God daily to give me the grace to extend to others the grace I need every day. I do not succeed all the time. I am a work in progress. So are you. So, be kind to yourself.
– For all our faults, mistakes and outright sin, Jesus lived the perfect life, qualifying him to die on the cross to pay the price for each of us. All we need to do is accept the gift of His finished work and resurrection – the proof of God’s power over evil, sin & ignorance.
The best way to reflect the love and grace of God well, is to be still and know that He is God and that God is good, all the time.
Look at the difference between the images and the clarity of the reflection.
When we are still in our inner being, we are free to be ourselves, and that reflect God in our lives more clearly.
We can not compare, be anxious or angry and be still in our hearts.
Meditating on the promises of God for us, worshiping God in Spirit and in truth, brings us into alignment, into calm, peace and stillness.
Reflect a moment (pun intended=} )
When are you most at peace? When or where do you feel safe?
What promises from the word of God do you have personal experience with it bringing you away from stress and closer to calm?
Thank God for His loving kindness and the power of His word. Thankfulness is one of my fastest ways to still my mind and heart.
That is wonderful. We all pray for Carolyn, she is the best of us all.
Thank you so much Jennifer!