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Girl at the Mirror

1 Corinthians 13:12

Image is a powerful thing. And there, perhaps, is nothing more potent, image-wise, that that of our own reflection in the mirror.

One of my favorite art pieces is that of Norman Rockwell’s “Girl at the Mirror.” It originally appeared on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post on March 6, 1954. And, even though decades have come and gone, its truth still resonates: a female, longingly viewing her own reflection in the mirror. We are left to fill in the blanks of what she is thinking.

Is she happy with what she sees? Does she see herself as fat or ugly? Is she judging herself against another female?

In Rockwell’s famous artwork, we see, for ourselves, this girl, probably around age twelve, is at a crossroads. She has, strewn around her, both a doll and lipstick. She also has a magazine in her lap, opened to a page featuring Hollywood film star and beauty icon, Jane Russell.

Again, the items may look dated in the piece, yet, universally, most females have, at one time re-created this scenario for themselves.

I did. And part of the destructive nature involved the fact I did not know and apply God’s estimation of me.

Proverbs 23:7

His definition of my reflection, is, after all, radically different from any cultural view or time period.

1 Samuel 16:7

Therefore, it would do us all tremendous good to look at His perspective as we look at our mirror reflection...

“But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass. And, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.”

James 1:22-24

Provided below are some affirming scriptures concerning our beauty and our value. Both are beyond skin deep. God is besotted with us, rejoices concerning us and considers each of us masterpieces of His Creation.

Therefore, see yourself, your true reflection in these scriptures!

Song of Solomon:

Love and celebrate who you are!!!

2 Corinthians 3:18

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