Don't Crack The Mirror

Have you ever gone to the movies and saw someone look in a mirror, not like what they see and then hurl something at it breaking the mirror? It is safe to say that the reason the person broke it was because they weren't pleased with the image. Somehow they felt that breaking the mirror would solve the problem, when the only thing a broken mirror does is make the image worse.

James 1:25 calls the believer to look into the perfect law of liberty, which is the Word of God, and do what it says. This let's us know that the Bible is like a mirror. It shows us where we are and where we are going (Psalm 119:105). If we don't like the way we look in the mirror of God's Word, then by the power of the Holy Ghost we must change. Throwing away the Bible or destroying it will not change the fact that change is necessary to fix the reflection.

Marriage is also an analogy of a mirror. Many married people have found out their true colors through the eyes of the mirror called their spouse. Gary Thomas speaks of this analogy in his book Devotions for a Sacred Marriage. Thomas writes, "Marriage is a mirror. At times, we may not like what we see, but if we resolve not to shy away from the reflection - or worse, crack the mirror - it can be a valuable spiritual tool."

Let this challenge you today. If your life isn't lining up with the mirror of God's Word, change. Also, don't crack the marriage mirror through abuse, attitudes or altercations. Instead, let that image in the Word of God and in your marriage mirror shape your character to reflect the love of Christ. Look at what the Word of God says in Colossians 3:12-14 in the New Living Translation.

"Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony."

Meditate on these verses and allow the Holy Spirit to help you to change so that not only your spouse sees Jesus, but also those you come in contact with. Purpose in your heart, by the power of the Holy Spirit to clothe yourself with love. Then you will be able to walk in perfect harmony with your spouse, other believers and even your enemies.

Prevailing in Him,

Dr. Sheila

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