{"id":18458,"date":"2026-06-25T18:41:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T23:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/?p=18458"},"modified":"2026-06-25T18:41:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T23:41:20","slug":"reflection-of-the-son","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/reflection-of-the-son\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflection of the Son"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||6px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”0px|auto|0px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

“When we surrender our hearts to Christ each day, His light turns ordinary acts of kindness into reflections of His grace.” — Sandi<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ReflectionOfTheSon.800._0948.jpg” alt=”Looking Back | Footprints on the Sands of Time by Gerald Freeman” title_text=”ReflectionOfTheSon.800._0948″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

I Should Mention This…<\/b><\/h2>\n

Before we dig in to what is on my heart today about “light,” I want to point out something in the photo. Underneath the window, on the shelf that stretches across the entire stairway opening, I have family photos that I see each time I go up and down the stairs. It might look too cluttered and busy to some, but to me, it brings joy each time I see the faces of the ones I love so very much. That’s not clutter. That’s pure joy.<\/p>\n

The Window of Our Life<\/h2>\n

\u201cYou show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts\u201d 2 Corinthians 3:3. (This would be a great scripture to do Verse Mapping).<\/em><\/p>\n

There is a window in our stairwell that was strategically placed to flood the staircase and hallway with sunlight. Each time I go down the stairs, I pause to look through it at the gardens and pasture in the distance.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to keep the window clean; it takes a ladder to reach both the inside and the outside. We get busy and don\u2019t clean it as often as we should, and it shows. (There is even an impression left from a bird that attempted to fly through it!) But when it is clean, the window sparkles when sunlight hits it just right.<\/p>\n

The window does not create light; it simply allows light to pass through. That is an example of the calling on our lives. We are not called to be perfect. There is only One who is perfect. But we are called to be authentic believers whose lives reveal Christ.<\/p>\n

What does that look like to family, friends, or the strangers we meet? \u00a0It could be a smile or kind words to someone we meet in the grocery store. A forgiving spirit to someone who has caused harm. A listening ear for someone who is hurting.<\/p>\n

It could also mean failing, getting dirty, but allowing Jesus to cleanse us (thankful for grace) so He shines through.<\/p>\n

Those actions become reflections of Jesus and the closer we stay to Him, the brighter He (the light of the world) shines through us.<\/p>\n

Through you, what might others see that shows them Jesus?<\/p>\n

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Pause and Reflect<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. What might be clouding the way Christ is reflected through our lives?\u00a0Is there anything we need to bring before the Lord so He can cleanse and renew it in us?<\/li>\n
    2. What simple act of kindness, patience, or forgiveness could let His light shine more clearly through us?<\/li>\n
    3. In what daily moments are we most aware of how we respond to others?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Where Do We Go From Here<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      1. Let’s ask the Lord to show us one area of our lives that needs His cleansing touch. Just as a window must be kept clear to let the sunlight shine through, our hearts need continual surrender to Christ.<\/p>\n

      2. Look for simple opportunities each day to reflect His love\u2014a smile, an encouraging word, a patient response, an act of forgiveness, or a willingness to listen.<\/p>\n

      3. Remember, our calling is not to manufacture the light but to remain close to the One who is the Light. As we walk with Him, His presence will shine through.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

      Let’s Pray<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Heavenly Father, help us remember that we are not the source of the light; we are simply called to reflect You. Search our hearts and reveal anything that hinders Your light from shining clearly through our lives. Cleanse us of pride, bitterness, selfishness, and anything that clouds our witness.<\/p>\n

      Fill us with Your Spirit so that our words, attitudes, and actions point others to You. Give us opportunities to show kindness, extend forgiveness, offer encouragement, and share Your love with those around us. May our life be a clear window through which others see the beauty, grace, and goodness of You.\u00a0Transform us daily into Your likeness.\u00a0In Jesus’ name, Amen.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=”#8f9601″ quote_icon_background_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(181,177,143,0.74)” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]

      \u201cYou show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts\u201d <\/em>\u00a0\u2014 2 Corinthians 3:3.<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(10,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”]

      Before moving on with your day, take a few moments to listen to Shine Jesus Shine<\/a> by Graham Kendrick, performed by Vineyard Worship Music. Ask the Lord to make your life a clear reflection of His presence. May His light shine through you in such a way that others are drawn not to you, but to Jesus.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      There is a window in our stairwell that was strategically placed to flood the staircase and hallway with sunlight. Each time I go down the stairs, I pause to look through it at the gardens and pasture in the distance.<\/p>\n

      It\u2019s hard to keep the window clean. We get busy and don\u2019t clean it as often as we should, and it shows. (There is even an impression left from a bird that attempted to fly through it!) But when it is clean, the window sparkles when sunlight hits it just right. But window does not create light; it simply allows light to pass through…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18494,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","__cvm_playback_settings":[],"__cvm_video_id":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[265,174,7,344],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18458","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-devotionals","category-scripture","category-notes","category-current-feature"],"yoast_head":"\nReflection of the Son - Sandi Herron - Life at Spring Meadows<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/reflection-of-the-son\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Reflection of the Son - Sandi Herron - Life at Spring Meadows\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"There is a window in our stairwell that was strategically placed to flood the staircase and hallway with sunlight. 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