Why do people spend so much time in front of the mirror before departing for the day's activities? Probably because the reflection is depicting something unwanted that takes time to correct. We all want to look our best as we interact with people throughout the day. Unfortunately, sometimes all the efforts we put forth into changing the reflection are to no avail. The mirror like a camera only displays what is real whether we like it or not.
When the images reflected are beautiful to start with the result may be breathtaking. Have you ever gazed across a body of crystal clear water to the opposite shore and noted the reflection of the trees or flowering shrubs. That makes an awesome picture. Recently, I once toured a cave in which an underground pond of water had formed just beneath a magnificent formation. The reflection of that formation in the pond made it look as though the formation extended deep into the ground. It was beautiful.
When the reflected object is one of beauty then the result is even more beautiful. This is true with our lives. If we are filled with love, compassion, kindness, thankfulness and other positive characteristics, then we will reflect those features to everyone around us. People will be enriched by the graces of our life being reflected upon them. On the other hand, if our lives our filled with dissatisfaction, complaining and a negative spirit, people will be negatively affected.
The Bible tells us to reflect the light of Jesus that others may have a desire to know Him. We must each ask, "What kind of mirror am I?"
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