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Mirror, Mirror!

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"As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart. " ~Proverbs 27:19 Checking ourselves in a mirror is something most of us do every morning.  We get ready for our day by looking at ourselves carefully in the mirror as we prepare to go out into the world.  We want to make sure we've shaved properly, or our makeup looks good, or fix our hair so it isn't standing up weird.  Being able to see our reflection gives us an idea of how other people see us. But there's another way people see us besides just our physical attributes--it's our character.  It's how we act.  It's how we treat other people.  It's how we conduct ourselves.  And while we're quick to notice a spot we missed shaving, or an eyebrow hair that needs plucked, we often fail to see flaws in our character. I'm dealing with a difficult person right now.  Somebody I've known for a long time.  Somebody I think a great deal of and respect greatly.  Somebody that has come