I love this book written by Max Lucado, “It’s Not About Me”. Sometimes I conveniently forget this. A lot of time I wish it was about me. All about me. My flesh whines and cries. It complains and casts judgements. Notice I’m talking about it as a third party. I don’t want to claim it. I don’t want to admit that I walk in the flesh. But, lets face it…we all do it.
On page 84 of Lucado’s book he’s talking about beholding God. He says, “Beholding leads to becoming. Becoming leads to reflecting.” and “What does it mean to behold your face in a mirror? A quick glance? A casual look? No. To behold is to study, to stare, to contemplate. Beholding God’s glory, then is no side look or occasional glance; this beholding is a serious pondering. As we behold his glory, dare we pray that we, like Moses, will reflect it? Dare we hope to be mirrors in the hands of God, the reflection of the light of God? This is the call. ‘Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God’ 1 Cor. 10:31 NKJV.”.
”The Bible says, “God is sheer mercy and grace; not easily angered, he’s rich in love. He doesn’t endlessly nag and scold, nor hold grudges forever. He doesn’t treat us as our sins deserve, nor pay us back in full for our wrongs. As high as heaven is over the earth, so strong is his love to those who fear him. Psalm 103:8-11 MSG.
This is what we should be striving to do. To reflect Gods glory. Matthew 5:16 NIV says this, “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven”. Wow!
I pray Lord that you will continue to be patient with me. Show me when I’m in the flesh or headed in that direction. Help me to shine your light before all men, and women 
. I don’t want to be a complainer. Help me to be nice. Even when someone ticks me off. I want to behold you, to study you, to know you more. Only then will I be a reflection of you.
