Reflection - Phoebe Priscilla Leggett

“…forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3: 13, 14 NIV

Does your mirror reflect who you really are, or is it just a reflection of who you want to be? Perhaps it’s not really you in the mirror at all, but a distorted image of who you used to be—an echo from the past. Maybe you don’t even like what you see when you gaze at the reflection. A better image can be in your future, if you’d like.

Picture yourself in a vision—a parallel of who you were and who you can be. Every girl imagines herself as a princess, even after she’s all grown up. Although that’s the ideal image, it’s just fantasy. Some may attain part of the picture but no one can achieve the complete vision. It is, after all, just an illusion.

But you’re undeniably flesh and blood; not an illusion, not a vision, and not a reflection. If your life isn’t what you’ve envisioned, then it’s time to reflect on God’s word and His promises to you. The Bible says if you desire, you can forget your discontented past. Then, as you trust God with your future, you will obtain your goal with huge rewards.

Who do you see when you look in the mirror?

Do you see yourself as ugly? God sees you as beautiful according to Song of Solomon. Do you feel unloved? God says I love you. Read His love in the Book of John . Do you feel unimportant? God considers you valuable. Check out Matthew. Do you feel hopeless? God says there is hope. Study Job. Are you lonely? God says I’ll never leave you. Are you afraid? Read His promises and antidotes to fear in Hebrews.

If you need direction, God will direct your steps. Proverbs is the book of wisdom. Do you feel you can’t forgive yourself? God says I forgive you. 1 John teaches forgiveness.

It’s time for a makeover. Let the Bible be your mirror and discover how God sees you. Soon you’ll understand how special, unique, and loved you are. Let Him in and allow Him to reflect His image in you.



Phoebe Leggett was the recipient of two poetry awards from the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer’s Conference in 2007. Many of her poems, articles, and short stories have appeared in various magazines and Christian literature; and she is currently working on a book about grief. She is married with two grown children and one grandchild. Her youngest son was killed in tragic accident in 2004. Learn more about Phoebe at www.phoebeleggett.com.