Reflection...Do You Like What You See?

 Reflection has a couple meanings, one is what you get in a shiny object like a mirror, the second would be Self Reflection, which is simply looking back at something about yourself.  These are my interpretations, take them with a grain of salt.  Yesterday was a tough day for my wife's family.  Saying goodbye to a loved one.  It's never easy, I unfortunately have a lot of experience in this.  As I'm getting ready for the services I see my Reflection in the mirror.  Wow, I am getting old.  The man I see looking back at me doesn't seem possible, but it's 100% me.  I feel sorry for my wife , but am Thankful that she Loves me.  This form of Reflection is the simplest form, and shows you what you look like to others daily.  While we are at the funeral services a few things were said that I felt were a little off in my belief of being a Man of God.  There is a very distinct possibility that I am wrong.  I talked with Amy and the boys about what was said.  I value others opinions and consider all options whenever I can.  What was said was nothing bad just a difference in perspective on Our Father.  The funny thing is that God showed me something later that day that made me take another look at myself.  This is where my second definition starts, Self Reflection.  This is the part of Reflection that I feel is most important.  Amy told me later that evening that Daniel was so happy to see that God had blessed her with someone like me.  Immediately I knew that even in a difference of opinion that I shouldn't be complaining or judging anyone.  Talk about a gut punch.  God Loves you but he has a way to humble you, and teach you a lesson at the same time.  Matthew 7 says "Do not judge, or you too will be judged."  This is a cliffs notes version but it hit me hard yesterday evening.  I have no right to judge anyone for anything because I too am a Sinner and Flawed.  When I looked back on this, No I didn't like what I saw looking back at me.  Only because of God's Grace do I get to say I'm sorry and Thank You for the Self Reflection and adjustment of Perspective.  I make mistakes and Sin daily, but God will never turn his back on me.  He is a Loving Father and will give you His Love and Mercy Unconditionally.  Perhaps with enough Self Reflection your daily Reflection to others will change.  You can show people your True Self, A Child of God.