...is an interesting thing.
I have a piece of furniture in my bedroom that, from one perspective, is not very pretty. In fact, it is actually rather ugly. It is tall and fairly long, and could even be considered an eye-sore. When viewed from this angle, it appears to be cheap, dull, uninteresting, and frankly, useless.
However, by taking a step in another direction, and looking again, one can see the true beauty and usefulness of the object. What is it?
My dresser mirror.
On one hand it's plain and of no value; on the other, it gives a clear reflection of one's own image. From the back it could appear to be a waste of resources and void of any purpose. But from the front, its purpose is obvious: to give an exact representation of whatever is placed before it. I think I have been viewing some things in my life from the wrong angle.
Life has thrown me a curve or two. Events, circumstances, and even people in my life have, at times, seemed less than beneficial. Even after putting some distance on those situations, I have been unable to ascertain the purpose or value. I have watched "life" waste my resources, rob me of my time, my money, even my faith. And from my view at the time, it wasn't pretty!
What if...?
What if, I were to take a step in another direction, and look again? Could I possibly catch a glimpse of the reflection of the One Who was standing on the other side? What if I changed my perspective? Could I gain a vision of the true beauty of the moment? From the other side...
I am now on the other side of these rough seasons, and perhaps it is time to gain a clearer view. On the other hand, maybe...just maybe...it was always the time. Hopefully I have learned to look a little harder for that Reflection IN the moment. I hope I have learned to choose my perspective IN the circumstances, to choose to seek His reflection in my life. He is in me. Am I reflecting His glory or am I staring at the ugly side of a truly beautiful piece of my life?
The choice is mine to make.
The choice is yours to make as well.
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"Am I reflecting His glory or am I staring at the ugly side of a truly beautiful piece of my life?"
good sentence.
thank you.
Excellent thoughts Michelle :) It really is all about perspective, isn't it?
Wow! That is good. I'm going to have to chew on that one for a while. Good stuff lady! :)
I happen to like your bedroom furniture!
Mirrors are funny.. we see what we want to see when we look into them (even if they are fun house mirrors that make us tall and size zeroes). Regardless of what's placed before us. Looking at them with the right heart is ultimately our goal. --which is exactly what you said.
love you!
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