Bjcorbin's Blog

In the pre-dawn hours of the morning I find myself at the sink

Splashing water in my face

And as I catch a glimpse of the weathered visage in the mirror

I can’t help but wonder what it sees

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Does it see a husband?

Or just a man who has a wife

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Does it see a father?

Or just a man who has children

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Does it see a man of genuine conviction?

Or just a man who is self righteous

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Does it see a man of true character?

Or just a man with manners

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Does it see a man who speaks the truth?

Or just a man who can be good with words

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Does it see a “follower” of Jesus Christ?

Or just someone who has adhered to the “Christian” brand

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Does it see a child of God?

Or just a man who holds religious beliefs

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Does it see a man who is truly being transformed?

Or just a man who has cleaned up his act

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Does it see a man that is filled with God’s own Spirit?

Or just a man who is filled with his own ideas

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And as I stand

Struggling with who I may or may not be

The Lord plainly says

“You’re staring at the wrong face”