What do you see when you look in the mirror? Have you ever been to a House of mirrors at the carnival? Walking through maze-like halls, giggling at the distorted images. Short and stubby. Tall and lanky, various versions of yourself trying to decide which one you like best. Deep inside, in a place no one knew existed, longing for another version of yourself.
Many live in a house of mirrors, believing distorted interpretations of who they are — and the devil polishes that mirror of deception daily.
I know the House of Mirrors well. I grew up there. Lived there for years. feelings of inferiority, insecurity and inadequacy held me captive to a “less-than” life. I was misshaped by others’ words interpreted by a little girl who just wanted to be accepted and loved. That little insecure, lost girl grew up to become an insecure Christian woman. It wasn’t until I was in my mid-30s that I began to look into the only mirror that really matters: God’s truth.
I decided that although the verses about my true identity as a child of God felt uncomfortable, I was going to believe God.
You are a saint. (Ephesians 1:1)
You are chosen. (Ephesians 1:11)
You are dearly loved. (Colossians 3:12)
You are holy. (Colossians 1:22)
Silence the lies stealing your confidence and look into the mirror of God’s truth. After all, God’s truth is the only “mirror” that matters.
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