A Time to Reflect

Second, it allows us to note areas we have done well in and areas in need of improvement. We may not have even realized we had sinned or made a blunder until we go over the day in our mind. We ask our-selves questions such as: What did I do right today? Do I owe anyone an apology? Did I exemplify Christ in my actions and words today? Could have I handled a situation better? Reflecting on these questions allows us to grow spiritually and become a more pleasing child of God (James 3:17,18).

Third, reflection on God’s word allows the Word to speak to us, guide us, and infuse us (Hebrews 4:12). This has a tremendous effect on us as we “grow in the pure milk of the word” (1 Peter 2:2). The word enables us to grow in our faith and become ever more pleasing to God (Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6).

Reflecting upon our past and our day’s activities is good medicine for us if done in this vane. Let us learn from our past- the good, not so good, and the bad. Let us strive to move forward beginning a new day in Christ Jesus. Let us move forward with these lessons learn and be kind to one another (that includes ourselves).

If you ever want to hear a haunting song, please listen to “Reflections of My Life” by Marmalade. The song came out in 1970 when the Vietnam war was raging, riots were rampant, and people were fed up with so many things. It became an instant hit especially among Vietnam veterans. The most notable lyric: “The world is a bad place, a bad place, a terrible place to live, but oh I don’t want to die”. God, and only God, has the answer for this sin filled world.

May God be with you as we reflect on our lives and seek to bring honor and glory to Him.

Stay true to the Word,

Brother Travis