Can You See Yourself In My Mirror (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780615769127)

In the Bible, the Apostle Paul asks what would seem to be a very simple question: "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?" (Romans 8:35) But when you are young and know nothing more about life than the love and care of a mother and father, you really don't understand why the old folk sing so much about leaning on Jesus and faith in God. I found out those reasons earlier in life than I expected. I didn't know how precious I was to God. I didn't realize what my decisions meant to my family. I didn't understand the long term ramifications of my choices and actions. But that is part of being young and why it is all so very important for parents to not just sing the praises of Jesus, but to prepare their children for the realities of life. This book is my walk toward the mirror. So many things in life can separate you from the love of Christ if you let it. Sickness, relationships, jobs, bills, family, children. Each poem is a broken link from the chains that bound me and separated me from Christ. "For now I know even as I am also known"(1 Corinthians 13:12) that "in all things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us."(Romans 8:37) In my mirror now stands the generations of my choices. No longer a reflection of my sins, but of we who are "fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139:14) in the image of our heavenly father. In my mirror are 6 grown children ages 21 to 45, four of which are men. The grandmudder (as they lovingly call me) of 23 and the great grand of 7 boys and 1 granddaughter. I am also blessed to be married for 5 years to a man I have known since kindergarten. I have come face to face with my darkened glass to find a reflection of love there waiting for me: from God, from my children, from my family, and for myself. It is my sincerest prayer that by bringing my mirror closer to you, that you will see yourself just as loved by God and seek His face in your own now darkened glass.