Never Trust a Mirror
by Erin Hanson
Never trust a mirror,In Daniel's own words, he likes this poem "because it expresses that while we may be judged by our outside appearances, we need not judge ourselves by the same standards, as that is not what defines us."
For a mirror always lies.
It makes you think that all you're worth,
Can be seen from the outside.
Never trust a mirror
It only shows you what's skin deep,
You can't see how your eyelids flutter,
When you're drifting off to sleep.
It doesn't show you what the world sees,
When you're only being you.
Or how your eyes light up,
When you're loving what you do.
It doesn't capture when you're smiling
Where no-one else can see,
And your reflection cannot tell you,
Everything you mean to me.
Never trust a mirror,
For it only shows your skin.
And if you think that it dictates your worth,
It's time you looked within.
Daniel's favorite Bible verse is a selection from Matthew:
His lord said to him, "Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord."
Matthew 25:21
Also in Daniel's own words, "I've always loved Matthew 25:21 because it expresses, in the simplest terms, our relationship between us and God and the reward for doing well." I couldn't have said it better myself, Daniel!
I have never heard this poem (or the poet's name) before, but I love it: short, simple, true, profound, helpful in restoring true perspective in a world where "man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart." (1 Samuel) And I look forward to hearing the praise of Matthew 25:21 spoken over me when I get to heaven. It is a great reminder, kind of like his poem choice, of what truly matters in our lives -- to be faithful to God's call on our lives, and not necessarily what people can see or expect of us from their limited perspectives.
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