I look.
What do I see?
I see myself... struggling to find purpose in this world. I am a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a waitress and more... some of these things I am better at than others. These labels describe me but they do not DEFINE me. I choose to instead be defined as a child.
A Child of God.
Galatians 3:26
For you are all children of God by faith in Christ Jesus
As we walk in this broken, perilous and sin-filled world we are to strive to make our image that of Christ. This is what I want to see in my Looking Glass. I want to see a reflection, not of my own face, but that of my Savior Christ Jesus. To see Him reflecting in all of my thoughts and actions.
2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brethren, farewell. Aim to be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
I want to be able to see how I can use this life to better Glorify the Lord. I want to see where I give Satan footholds to take away my Joy. I want to see what I can do to be more of a blessing to others. I want to see my successes as well as my shortcomings. To see what I do with the blessings God gives me, as well as how I react to the trials I face.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
I so often feel like I have been swallowed up by everyday life. I take care of family. I love them with every inch of my being. Somehow I feel like this is not enough. My Spirit is restless. It longs to spread the Good News that is Jesus. It longs to be out in the community making a difference. I need to learn how to incorporate that into my life without neglecting my family obligations. I need to learn a lot of things.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your way acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
So thus begins my "journey of self discovery."
