Wordless Wednesday

Monday Musings ... Mirrors

"Mirror Mirror on the wall

Who is the fairest of the all."

This quote is from the Disney Movie, "Snow White".   The movie was based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale published in 1812. The movie was a favorite of my childhood.  I love how the evil queen was outwitted.

I don't use  mirrors as a comparison to other people. Most recently, mirrors  serve as an aid to measure my progress in physical therapy.  I examine how I walk, hold my body, and make corrections as necessary.  Mirrors are not flattering. Mirrors simply reflect what is in front of them.  I have a love hate relationships with them. Yet, I need mirrors to show what I need to do differently. Mirror are helping me make progress.

Have you ever thought about the Bible as a mirror? In the New Testament book of James, we see how the mirror illustrates an important truth.

These are the words in James: 1:22 - 15.  "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what is says it like someone who look at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continue in it - not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it - they will be blessed in what they do."

This is one of the mirrors at physical therapy.

Reflections on living a life that matters

 Today, I am reflecting on this past year. Tomorrow is my birthday.  I am pondering some questions. Did I make the most of each day?  Did I fritter away time on things that have no eternal significance?  Did I live with courage, boldness, and effectiveness for the Lord?   Did I reflect on my monthly goals?  Was I occupied more with me than God?  Do family and friends know that God is most dear to me?  Did I let fear rule in my life where God should reign?  How can I live a life that  most honors God and gives Him glory.

Part of my reflections were a part of today's birthday lunch conversation.

Friendship Tea Room at the Gift Box
Look at the tea cups from the chandelier

One of my favorite scripture is found in Ephesians 5: 15 - 17, "So be careful how you live. Don't live like fools, but like those who are wise.  Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don't act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. "