I pass by a mirror countless times each day. Usually it’s in the bathroom, as I pause to wash my hands, yet again, tending to the needs of family and home. But I never pause to stare at myself. In fact, I usually don’t ever glance into the mirror while washing my hands. No need to get distracted as I flit from task to task.
Then comes the moment when I am dressed up and looking good. A great time to grab a selfie shot. Since I’m like too many women and never turn the camera lens on myself, my newest goal is to be intentional on capturing shots when I do feel pretty.
This is the moment I head to the bathroom mirror, grateful for its large size and good lighting. I position myself for a shot (why are selfies so challenging?!). Except I can’t. I now notice the dry water splotches and toothpaste-encrusted dots on the mirror. As I look past myself to the bigger picture reflected, I find little details that would mar the shot.
It’s easy to forget that I reflect One who is much bigger than I. The day to day distractions occupy my mind just enough most times, that I don’t pause as I should to ensure that I am clean. A mirror is meant to be transparent. My life needs to also be transparent. So that the image that is reflected outward is accurate and unblemished.
Determined to capture a photo, I wipe down the mirror and clear the bathroom counter. At the same time, I whisper a prayer asking God to wipe me of the messy splotches and clear my heart and mind of clutter. I pose and smile.
I can feel Him smiling too.
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I’m linking up today with the Five Minute Friday community over at Lisa-Jo’s.