How Do I look
This morning I stood staring into the mirror. I figured it couldn’t be a coincidence that several people had made comments about my aging in the same week. My reflection showed me all of the obvious flaws that had been pointed out just in case I hadn’t noticed. There’s no denying age; and some other stuff I’ve gone through, has left its mark.
“Maybe I should do something,” I thought as I inspected my reflection.
But as I continued reflecting on myself in the mirror, my thoughts were swayed when one of my favorite songs in the whole world came on; Big Daddy Weave’s 'Audience of One'.

That. Changed. Everything.

While belting out the words to the song(maybe a little off key), I asked, “Lord, how do I look?”

The brown smudges dotting my face told me they can remind someone hurting that they’re not alone. We all have dark spots in our life…grief, sin, shame.

The wrinkles around my eyes had even more to say. They’re evidence of how much my awesome God has allowed me to smile joyfully despite those dark spots. God’s glory shines so brightly when I keep my eyes on Him; I have no choice but to squint. Of course that changes
me!

Guys, He’s teaching me to ask Him, “how do I look?”
How do I look at others? With love and compassion? Am I desperate to at least make sure they’ve heard they need Christ?

How do I look? Turn my head in the direction you want me to go.

Yep, all of this started with a peek in the mirror this morning. I wonder how that makes me look ;)
Welp, I know who to ask…Lord, how do I look?