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Do you ever walk past a mirror and wonder, “Who is that?” That can’t possibly be me—a woman pushing 60. Most days, I’m certain I am only in my 30s. That is, until I catch a glimpse of myself.
I’m not upset about being almost 60. But I do wonder: How did this happen? And how am I considered an elder all of a sudden?
Well, obviously, it didn’t happen all of a sudden. It happened slowly, over many decades.
Beyond the Mirror
Self-awareness, I’ve learned, also develops over time. The woman I see in the mirror has a long history that makes up her story: the beauty, the brokenness, and the victories. Yet a mirror can only show me so much. There are things within my heart that I don’t always recognize.
This is where I need the Holy Spirit. Our Counselor, Guide, Teacher, and Revealer who knows what lies beneath the surface. He helps us recognize what we might otherwise overlook or struggle to understand.
In last week’s blog, I shared about friendship with God and the trust that grows as we become honest and real with Him. As we continue exploring The Garden of the Heart, that trust invites us to let the Holy Spirit show us more of what dwells within it.
What is growing in my heart? What needs tending? Is there a hurt, a fear, or a familiar pattern I haven’t noticed? The Holy Spirit brings these things into the light and helps us receive the care Jesus wants to give.
Earlier this year, I wrote two reflections about this interior work. This week, I invite you to read them with the garden of your own heart in mind, asking the Holy Spirit to help you see what He wants to reveal.
An Invitation to Look Within
Reflection:
- As you walk with the Lord through the Garden of your Heart, is there an area you tend to pass by or hesitate to let Him explore? What would help you invite Him into that place?
- Ask the Holy Spirit, “What is growing in my heart that You want me to notice?” As you become still, consider what He may be inviting you to nurture, surrender, or bring to Him for healing.
- Journal your time with the Lord.
