“The other day I was hanging out with a friend. This friend is a Christian but doesn’t always act or speak like one. Some days she is completely in line with God’s Word, and some days her life is a struggle that gets the best of her.
As our eyes met, I really wanted to say something about it but I decided to let the Lord speak to her heart knowing nothing that I say will have the same impact as the Father’s Words.
So….
I prayed with her.
And after some time passed,
I winked at her…
& walked away from the mirror” 🤍
Author Unknown
When I read this, I initially thought of me. I thought of my personal struggles with being in line with God’s word and how I have a low tolerance for disrespectful and inconsiderate people. As I read further, I realized that many of us struggle with wanting to walk with God and actually being able to align our actions with the word of God.
Being a God-fearing woman is one of the most difficult challenges that I face daily. I imagine that like me, any of us who are aiming to live a life pleasing to God, faces the same challenge. Often, I LOOK IN THE MIRROR. I wonder if God understands my transgressions and frustrations. I wonder what I can do better to please Him in the future. Oftentimes, I even refuse to change anything because I believe that I have already compromised myself and my beliefs enough.
I pray daily, that my actions will show others how good God truly is. I pray that my life is a testimony to others that we are all able to have second chances. We are never too old to live again…to start over. I am fully aware that I am void of perfection and no longer aim to be perfect; yet I am bothered that my imperfections sometimes prevent me from being a good representation of my christianity. Because character and honesty mean something to me, I make a concerted effort to LOOK IN THE MIRROR and assess myself in order to make improvements to please God.
Four years ago, WHEN I LOOKED IN THE MIRROR the person who looked back asked God “why?”, “how?”, “what now?”. That person was broken, hurt, and destructive. WHEN I LOOK IN THE MIRROR 🪞 TODAY, I tell God “Thank you“, “I’m sorry“, “please forgive me “. I operate out of peace and self-worth. I set and maintain boundaries. Four years later, I am happier and healthier than I have ever been mentally and spiritually. As I continue to live to become the best version of me, I am working on my physical health. As I continue my journey, on this Day 39, I will remember to periodically LOOK IN THE MIRROR in order to improve upon who God is calling me to be.
I’m Turning My Pain into My Prayerful Purpose
Dani
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