Proverbs 27:19
'As in water face reflects face,
so the heart of man reflects the man.'
Have you ever thought about that?
Just as a pool of water shows what you look like, so your heart shows who you are.
Have you ever studied your reflection? Looked at your face and noticed different details? Maybe a spot is appearing, or maybe you are admiring the tan you've picked up on holiday, ever done those kind of things?
I am sure we have all at some point, or maybe even regularly studied our own face. We have looked upon our reflection. Maybe we have noticed changes, liked what we've seen or not, then maybe we've done something to hide a blemish, or to show off our features, or maybe we just reluctantly accept the face looking back at us. I am certain at some point in your life you have done something similar to this.
Just as you've probably studied your face - have you ever paused to study your heart?
As a pond or mirror shows what we look like - so our heart reflects the reality of who we are.
Have you ever considered that?
Have you ever paused to contemplate the condition of your heart?
If you were to do that now - Would you notice any changes over the years? Would you see any blemishes, any bits you're embarrassed of? Would you see parts of your heart that you are pleased about, that you are kind of proud of?
What does your heart reflect about who you are?
Only you (and God) know what is really going on in your heart, but what goes on in there is reflected by the type of person you are. What do you show others around you about the condition of your heart? Are you shy and lonely and closing yourself off? Are you hiding pain, struggling through life but putting on a weak smile? Are you feeling loved and accepted and reflecting that to those around you?
You may not know it but people can see something of what is going on inside by who you are on the outside. Maybe your heart is big and generous, or loving and forgiving- how do others see that in your character?
Take a moment to consider the reflection of your heart.
Is there a way to demonstrate who you really know you are by making a small change? Maybe you need to reflect on the beauty of your own heart and see how time has benefitted your character - is the reflection of your heart more beautiful than it has ever been before?
'As in water face reflects face,
so the heart of man reflects the man.'
