Mirror, mirror, on the wall...

Introvert or Extrovert, which one are you? I am, and have always been, an introvert.

As an introvert, I get lost in thought a lot and tend to daydream. I’ve noticed this is a common trait that I share with my fellow introverts - we are very introspective. We reflect on ourselves, on our lives, on situations past, present, and future; we get in our head. In these moments of reflection, I’m able to assess situations and have an honest talk with myself and God.

“How did I get to this point in my life?”

“Am I following God’s course for my life?”

“Am I happy?”

At a certain point in my life, I stopped making New Year's resolutions. What was the point of having these grand expectations of my life and what I would accomplish only to fail and let myself down in a years’ time. It was better to go in with low expectations. However, that all changed one Sunday morning. As I was driving to church, I heard a sermon by a Preacher who stated that New Year's resolutions were important because they gave us the ability to reflect and see the progress and change we’ve made throughout the past year. As someone who constantly reflects on her life and wants to better it, this really spoke to me. Ever since, I’ve made resolutions. Even though I don’t hit all my goals for the year, I still get some joy out of it because it shows me the progress I’ve made.

“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” Proverbs 27:19. The act of reflection and meditation in our life can play an important role in making sure we are one with God. You check in with your friends from time to time to see how they’re doing, but do you ever do that for yourself? Reflection on God’s word and how you live your life can provide you with the opportunity to assess and reevaluate if you’re truly following your calling and passions.

Jesus himself would reflect and meditate on God’s word. This allowed him to gain a deeper understanding of the scriptures. “Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.” 2 Timothy 2:7. Have you ever watched a movie or TV show multiple times and always noticed something new? That’s how I think God’s Word is sometimes. Just when we think we know what’s happening, we get hit with another perspective or something that we've ignored will stand out in a whole new way. Constantly going back to it and re-reading it will offer that opportunity for further insight.

Reflecting on our current positions in life can be a powerful tool to grow us further, but it can also be a destructive force if we are constantly wallowing in regret. Don’t be hard on yourself if you’ve discovered you have strayed off course. Instead, do something about it. Do what you can to get back to God’s calling in your life. Now that you know, let’s work on ourselves together.

Love,

A Woman of Worth