When I Look in My Mirror

      I wrote this poem back in February in preparation for a Ladies' Retreat where I was honored to be the speaker.  Our theme was "Reflections of Him" and the key scripture was II Corinthians 3:18.  I don't always share my poems; but tonight many of the same thoughts expressed in this poem were on my mind once again.   I pray that God will bless you all and that everyone has a great week.  Remember to stay in the fight, for God will reward us when our battle is done!   

When I Look in My Mirror

             by Robin Whitley

 When I look in my mirror what do I see?

Is it the image of Christ looking back at me;

or do I see a stranger there

entrapped once again in the devil’s snare? 

Do I see the love for Christ I’ve come to know;

or today, has that love failed to show?

Can I see someone who gives her all,

 or have I – somehow - dropped the ball? 

How many days has it been since I even looked

for the Father and Son in that Good Book?

Did I fail to feed my soul today?

Have I even once remembered to pray? 

As I behold in a glass with open face

do I see His glory and His grace?

Do I see the great love that is there?

Can I feel the depth of His comfort and care? 

Do I live my life as a sacrifice?

Am I willing to pay that price?

He died that I might live.

In return, …what will I give?

 I will leave my worldly cares behind

and with His help renew my mind.

Like Him I will be loving, gentle and kind.

Transformed, my purpose re-defined. 

Then when I look in my mirror I will see

more of Him and much less of me.

No longer entrapped in the devil’s snare

I’ll see my friend and Savior there.

Christ above all things,
Robin