Last week I had the privilege of hanging out with my daughter and her boyfriend, while we were browsing in some stores he had noticed a mirror and had mentioned how it was of good quality because there were no distortions. Upon further research I had learned that distortions can be caused by the uneven application of metal coating behind the glass. Basically any reflection is caused by light hitting the surface and bouncing off of it, glass itself only reflects back about 4% of the light that strikes it. Clearly it's the quality of the material used behind the glass and the workmanship that is going to determine the quality of the image being reflected. So how does this apply to identity? Many times we can look at ourselves in the mirror but our image is distorted. We were created by a loving God but we were also formed by the different people and events in our lives. Out true image may be marred by the heartaches and traumas we faced in life, at least on the surface. What if we search beneath the surface? If we were made in God's image how does He see us? If we were made in the likeness of Christ how should we see ourselves? This would bring us to the third element the light. Jesus is the light of the world so it is through Him and the light of His word that we must see ourselves. Our past or present circumstances or other people's words are not what defines or dictates our true identity.
Before the 1940's Mercury was used to coat the back of the glass but It was later found to be toxic and these toxins were sealed in. Just like the mercury negative words and thoughts will poison your true identity and can be trapped inside of you and stop you from seeing yourself as you really are. The unique you, created by an almighty God. We were created with purpose and destiny in mind and in order to move forward into our calling we must see ourselves as God does. We must read His Word, reflect on it and believe what He says. 2 Corinthians 3:18 | AMP "And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His very own image in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another; [for this comes] from the Lord [Who is] the Spirit."
Before the 1940's Mercury was used to coat the back of the glass but It was later found to be toxic and these toxins were sealed in. Just like the mercury negative words and thoughts will poison your true identity and can be trapped inside of you and stop you from seeing yourself as you really are. The unique you, created by an almighty God. We were created with purpose and destiny in mind and in order to move forward into our calling we must see ourselves as God does. We must read His Word, reflect on it and believe what He says. 2 Corinthians 3:18 | AMP "And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His very own image in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another; [for this comes] from the Lord [Who is] the Spirit."
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Amazing! So much truth here. Thanks for writing... You have a gift.
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