My one little word for 2025 is reflect/reflection because I have already used "light" in the past. Of course, the two are related, but "reflect" will be a fresh twist.
This is one of my favorite passages. It is a reminder that how we act speaks volumes above what we say. Yes, actions speak louder than words.
"And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching." -Titus 2:7
How do we reflect the integrity and seriousness of the gospel? Do we reflect the hope and the promise of all that we believe? We do not wear rose colored glasses.
We know what we know because in the darkest days of our lives, our God never fails. Jesus, who lived the human condition with us, advocates for us before the Father. The Holy Spirit's invisible presence is a comfort we can count on when everyone else seems absent.
I guess that explains the Holy Trinity in a nutshell without any fancy language. We can hold on with the confidence that we are never alone. We were created for a relationship with the Father. We were condemned by our sinful condition until Jesus came and conquered sin in our skin, death, and the grave. We delight in knowing "the Comforter has come" to help us every step of the way.
When we look in the mirror, what do we see? Yes, we know our own faults, failures, and imperfections. They stare back at us, often magnified. Remember, His grace is better than any wrinkle cream. He smoothed it all out for us on the cross. He takes the messed up and makes us "flawless" before the throne.
Are we as serious about confessing our sins as we are about our nightly face creams, wrinkle juice, and morning moisturizers? It is something to reflect on.
Today, I am grateful for the reminder to reflect.
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