Good morning. Today is Sunday, August 2nd!

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— Proverbs 27:19

There’s a quote that goes like this:

“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.”

If you heard that without any context, you’d probably think it came from a famous philosopher or an old poem. But it’s actually from the Bible. Solomon wrote these words in Proverbs 27:19:

“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” (NIV)

Solomon, the son of King David, asked God for wisdom instead of wealth or power. God answered that prayer, and this proverb is one example of the wisdom He gave him.

This verse is a metaphor built on something everyone in Solomon’s day understood.

They didn’t have bathroom mirrors like we do today. If someone wanted to see their face, one of the clearest ways was to look into calm, still water. The water didn’t change their appearance. It simply reflected what was already there.

That’s the picture Solomon wants us to imagine.

Then he makes the comparison.

Just as water reflects your face, your life reflects your heart.

Think about that for a second.

Our words, attitudes, habits, and reactions are constantly revealing what’s going on inside us. We usually judge ourselves by our intentions, but God often points us to our actions because they expose what fills our hearts.

Jesus taught the same truth when He said, “For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of” (Luke 6:45).

That’s why pressure is so revealing. Stress doesn’t create impatience. A rude comment doesn’t create anger. Those moments simply uncover what was already there.

The good news is that God doesn’t reveal our hearts to shame us. He reveals them because He loves us and wants to change us. Following Jesus isn’t about pretending to look better on the outside. It’s about allowing Him to transform us from the inside out.

So today, ask yourself this:

If my life reflects my heart, what reflection are people seeing?

The amazing news of the gospel is that Jesus doesn’t just show us the reflection. He transforms the heart behind it.

When you’re not sure how to pray, A.C.T.S. gives you a simple path to follow: Adore, Confess, Thank, and Ask.

Adoration: Father, You are wise, holy, and good.

Confession: Forgive me for the times my words and actions haven’t reflected You.

Thanksgiving: Thank You for Your grace and for patiently changing my heart.

Supplication: Help my life reflect Jesus more each day.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

“One Of The Found” by Katy Nichole

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