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TOV 25-022 A Mirror Moment: Seeing Yourself as God Sees You
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TOV 25-022 A Mirror Moment: Seeing Yourself as God Sees You

TODAY'S FOCUS IS: Reflecting on God’s View of Your Identity

Welcome, Warriors. Have you ever caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and paused—not because of how you looked, but because something deeper stirred inside? What if that mirror could show not just your reflection but your soul? God sees you not as the world sees, but as He crafted you: purposefully, fearfully, and wonderfully made.

Our springboard for today’s discussion is: James 1:23-24 (ESV): “For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like.”

Think about that. James paints a vivid picture of someone who glances at their reflection but walks away unchanged, forgetting what they saw. How often do we do that in our spiritual walk? God holds a mirror before us—not to shame us, but to remind us of who we are in Him. Yet, we look, nod, and walk away unchanged.

God’s Word is a mirror. It shows us our true selves: beloved, redeemed, and capable of mighty things through Him. But here’s the catch—it’s not enough to look; we must act. Being a hearer of the Word without being a doer is like polishing the mirror but never looking into it.

Warrior, today is your mirror moment. Take a long, hard look at what God is showing you. See the reflection of grace, strength, and purpose He’s etched into your soul. Then walk forward—not forgetting, but stepping boldly into the truth of your identity.

Let’s Pray:
Father, help me to see myself through Your eyes. Show me the areas where I need to grow and give me the courage to act on Your truth. Remind me that I am Your masterpiece, created to do good works in Your name. Amen.

Let’s get to work!

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