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”
Deadly accuarte answer. You’ve hit the bullseye!