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Reflection of Self says

by Robert [Bob] Schaetzle Sr. 
09/16/18
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                                                                       Reflection of Self says….
                                              by Robert Schaetzle

“As in water face answers to face, so the mind of man reflects the man.” Proverbs 27:19 RSV

We walk by faith trusting, ‘in Jesus,’ such that my image to others should be reflecting character to edify our Savior, in all we do, and say. Whenever I read the above verse, I’m challenged not to be living my life for me, but purpose my actions in such a way as to reflect the One who leads me.   

 None of us will be a perfect reflection perfect this side of eternity, but we’re challenged to be what God wants us to be. My growing and learning is to be a demonstration letting go self, that I learn more and more to put on Christ. My own thoughts of mind are transformed more as I learn God’s truths to take precedent to the thoughts of my heart.

 “That your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:5RSV

The admonition most certainly directs my thinking to affirm; I am a new creature in Christ. ‘Sanctification,’ or growing more into Christlikeness, starts at the very beginning. We come to Christ at his invitation to follow Him. The ‘narrow path’ he will have us follow, delivers us from conformity of the foolish unbelieving world around us.  

Taking hold of God’s word in my heart leads me to find thousands of promises to strengthen the faith God gives me.  

The mindset of my heart reflection is to share with others; the life I now live in the flesh, is controlled by God’s Spirit, learning to be the ‘living sacrifice’ [ref: Romans 12:1] to His honor, not man’s reflection.

Robert serves in a ‘Sharing and Caring Ministry’ in Sunnyvale, CA