Holiness Through Mirrors

[URA]

In my home bathroom, this beautiful Cross of St. Francis hangs above the mirror on 1 side of the room. On the other side, there's another mirror, where I can see its reflection. No matter which mirror I look into, all I have to do is look up, and I see Jesus' image always watching over me.

Mirrors are a hotbed for vanity; it's a small but consistent sin I struggle with. When brushing my teeth, I tend to just look at myself. However, by moving my eyes up a little, and just staring at this cross, the mundane task of brushing teeth becomes a quiet time of meditation & trust.

In my dorm, there's only 1 mirror, and no cross above it. In effort against vanity, and as a sacrifice for God, I've started turning my back whenever I'm in there. I want to give my appearance to God, and trust that He's doing whatever He wills with it, instead of distracting myself with an inflated view of myself.

 

[Tigger45]

Amen, keeping our eyes on Jesus is always the best perspective

 

[URA]

Amen, keeping our eyes on Jesus is always the best perspective

Quite literally in this case!

 

[JCFantasy23]

I like the idea - also take into consideration that the bathroom is one of the first places to start your day after you get up. Seeing reminders of God and helping to aim our focus before starting out the day is always a good thing. That's a neat point about the mirrors too, good post.

 

[Martyr's Crown]

I get so happy for you, seeing your growth in Christ! Being a young man and you already thinking this way! You are a good leading example for younger people.

Keep on growing closer to Jesus Christ!