Reflect

There is a pond surrounded by pines and grass. A low range of mountains, covered by millions of pines like these, creates the backdrop for the scene. Scattered cotton ball clouds hang suspended in a summer sky. All this is reflected in that pond, calm and clear, the occasional ripples of birds and insects creating a temporary blurring to the crisp duplicate of reality, but only for a moment. Then it's back again, crystal clear.

It takes time to drink in the scene, as it takes time to view my own reflective nature. This week as we relax on holiday these moments are more possible. Is it clear that I reflect God, or is it a translucent reflection, the water polluted by the stuff of life, causing viewers to be uncertain of what they see? Do the ripples of life cause the reflection to blur beyond an accurate picture for more than a moment?

First of all, I recognize that God's creation is such creative genius; it is beyond fathom. As part of that creation, I want to reflect more clearly.