Reflecting What We Want in Return

 

Ever looked into a pond and saw your reflection staring back at you -- sometimes flattering, sometimes… well, not so much? Life works the same way. What we put out there is what comes back to us.

Reflection isn’t just about what’s in the mirror -- it’s about what we project. You want kindness? Be kind. You want love? Give love. You want forgiveness? Extend it. It’s the spiritual version of a boomerang -- what you throw out has a way of coming right back.

Jesus spelled it out perfectly:

“Give, and it shall be given to you.” -- Luke 6:38

It’s the Law of Reciprocity -- God’s built-in return policy. The world calls it karma, but God designed it first. And His version doesn’t deal in luck; it’s a principle of sowing and reaping.

Jesus laid it out in the Sermon on the Mount:
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” — Matthew 5:7

Zig Ziglar, a dear friend, who was one of the wisest men I’ve ever known, put it this way:

“You can have everything in life you want if you will just help other people get what they want.”

Now, let’s be clear! This isn’t about giving to get. The purest generosity expects nothing in return. But here’s the kicker: God’s laws just work. Give joy, and joy finds you. Give encouragement, and you’ll be uplifted. It may not always come from where you expect, but rest assured -- it will come.

So today, let's take a look at our reflection -- not just in the mirror, but in the way we live. What are we putting out into the world? Whatever it is, we shouldn't be surprised when it comes back to us.

And if all else fails, let's remember -- a smile is the easiest way to reflect God’s goodness -- no pond required!