The Mirror Doesn’t Lie

by Cassandra Woods

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”
-Tolstoy

Which of us would dare wake up, dress up, and go out without ever looking in a mirror? Not many of us, I’m sure. For a long time mirrors have played an important role in our society. They come in all shapes and sizes, from compacts to the full-length types. They can be found in bathrooms, bedrooms, halls, and more. In pockets and purses, and hanging on doors. Yes, they’re everywhere.

We use them to evaluate our appearance, to test the need for a tuck here or a dab there. We want to present a good image.

But who is taking care of the inside, the heart? I am convinced that we must practice regular self-evaluation, in order to live out God’s purpose for our lives. After all, we’re told, the pure in heart shall see God.

So why not tape a Bible verse to your most frequented mirror? Then you can get twice the bang with only one look.

Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a
man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself,
goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.
-James 1:23-24

Place an encouraging Bible verse in places that will remind you to read it throughout the day. Then ask yourself if you are exemplifying a Christlike attitude concerning your situation.

Originally published in More God’s Abundance, Starburst Publishers, 1999.

About the Author:
Cassandra Woods is an inspirational writer and life coach, who has seen God’s Word become real in her own life. She finds great joy in sharing God’s love with other women and encouraging them to develop an intimate relationship with God. She is the wife of an awesome husband and the mother of four wonderful children.