Who I Really Am.

This morning was similar to every other morning.  There is one important difference, however.  I looked in the mirror and at 5:30 AM it was just me and the man in the mirror.  I looked a little closer today and wondered as I looked at myself, "am I doing a good job in my life?" 
I was told recently, that an article was written that stated that one of the hardest things for people to do is to look at themselves in the mirror and smile.  That statement has caused me to think about me.
I looked closely today at the physical part of me.  My face is growing older and some of my physical characteristics are different than even five years ago.  I wondered whose head it was in the mirror that has lost a whole bunch of hair.  I weigh more than I should and that 'load' is obvious to me.
I am very imperfect but today, I saw a man that is trying hard to be a good person.  I saw someone who adores his wife and children.  I saw a person who tries every day to treat his fellow beings as valued people.  I saw a man who tries to understand his role in life and the importance of it.  I saw a man who understands better than anybody else his many imperfections.  I saw somebody who tries to be teachable and learn as much as he can.  Most importantly, I saw a man whose eyes showed a clear conscience starring back at me.  I felt good about the man that I was looking at.
Now its your turn.  I'm not asking you to look in the mirror and find a perfect person looking back at you.  I am asking you to take a moment and look deep into the eyes of someone who is important.  I am asking you to evaluate yourself and look at all of the positively wonderful things you are trying to do.  I am asking you to look carefully to see if you can see some characteristics, in yourself, that resemble the One who created you. I am asking you to see and then realize the many different talents and gifts you possess and ought to be willing to share with others.  This is not the time to focus on anything negative.  
Once you have looked and contemplated all that is good, take a moment to smile at that person in the mirror.  Reflect on the very most important part of this reality.  You were created from the very hands of God.  He is your Maker.  And no matter what, yes, no matter what, He loves you!
It is today that I find great motivation in life and the excitement of opportunities that lie ahead.  We are all very important.   Today is a life-changing day!