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Eyes on You: Heaven's Mirror
by Ruth Wood (Ruth's bio)
This devotional series corresponds to the CD, Eyes on You. Each week features a song's background story and related biblical message.
Several years ago my church asked me to perform a special number for the Mother's Tea. I wracked my brain for the right music and came up with nothing. So I decided it might be fun to write a new song!
I asked myself what kinds of themes most women would relate to. Of course, love and mothering came to mind. But body image! Now that intrigued me. I knew this subject well, because it took years to learn to see myself through the Lord's eyes. And I'm still working on it.
At any rate, I decided a picture would best communicate the message. When the title "Heavenly Mirror" occurred to me, the song fairly wrote itself. Later, at my recording artist's suggestion, I re-titled it "Heaven's Mirror."
REFLECTION
"Lord, give us a look in heaven's mirror...help us to see what you see..." (lyrics by Ruth Wood)
If only we could view ourselves through the Lord's eyes. Our earth-bound perceptions blur the image. But catch a glimpse of His heart as you read these words:
"How beautiful you are, my darling, oh, how beautiful...All beautiful you are...there's no flaw in you." Song of Songs 4:1, 7 (NIV)
According to Bible scholars, Song of Songs is a figurative poem of Christ and His bride. When I read it this way, these words amaze me. No matter what physical imperfections I fret over, He pronounces me beautiful. And no flaws? Right. He can't be that naive, knowing all my thoughts and behavior since birth.
But consider this: Love is blind. In one sense, love even blinds God! Because of His feelings for us, He chose to look beyond our unloveliness, imperfections and sin. Beth Moore says, "Christ sees you as beautiful and desirable in a pure and holy way we cannot comprehend."
How is He able to look at us this way? He tenderly covers us with His own snow white purity. Ironically, Jesus wove our robes of righteousness while hanging naked on a cross.
"The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord." Ps. 45:11
Next time you look in the mirror, be amazed!
Copyright 2005, Ruth Wood. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
| About Ruth Wood: Ruth Wood passionately desires to bring comfort and healing to hurting people, whether through writing, speaking, or composing music. A piano teacher and songwriter, she lives in Oregon with her husband, their two nearly grown sons and a 21 year old cat. They attend a Free Evangelical Church. Listen to her award winning music at www.ruthwoodandfriends.com. Email: newsletter@ruthwoodandfriends.com |