Reflection

Reflection (noun)

1. The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
2. Something, such as light, radiant heat, sound, or an image, that is reflected.
3. 1. Mental concentration; careful consideration.
   2. A thought or an opinion resulting from such consideration.
4. An indirect expression of censure or discredit: a reflection on his integrity.
5. A manifestation or result: Her achievements are a reflection of her courage.

This word leapt to the front of my mind during my prayer and meditations tonight. What do I reflect? To whom am I reflecting it? My children are a reflection of me, I pray I am raising them to be a reflection of Him. This home is a reflection of me. I pray too, I am making it a reflection of my Lord.

As I continued to contemplate this word and it's definition. It moved me deeply. I realized particularly how the children reflect me in so many ways. They laugh at the same things I think are funny (most the time). They challenge my thinking sometimes the way I challenge everything. They reflect love and joy. I am comforted and rejoice knowing they see the joy in my heart. I know they are happy and I thank God that this is at least in some small way a reflection from the happiness and love I feel. They reflect my temper - yikes! They reflect my sarcasm - ouch! They reflect my best and unfortunately my worst qualities.

When I am tired, stressed or disconnected the home is the first reflection of it. When I am confident and strong it is reflected in such a positive way. When I am down - how's it go? "When momma ain't happy...?"

It's no small task having several sets of eyes watching and then reflecting all you do. It's like living in house with mirrored walls. But then perhaps each little reflection is God's way of letting us know that He sees us in the good and bad moments. And, like our children He loves us despite ourselves sometimes. Maybe too if we remember this, they can remind us to do our best for them and for Our Father.

Blessings and Good Night,
Robin