📘 A Caution on Rearview Mirror Faith— Blinded by the Glare Behind | Objects in the Mirror May Derail You ...

OakvilleJoe
May 20
2 min read

I’ve always found it curious how car mirrors warn us with that little line: “Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.” It’s a design feature — meant to give us wider vision and better safety. But sometimes, what’s behind us becomes more than just a reference point. It becomes a distraction. Or worse… a blinding danger.

Ever been on the highway at night with high beams glaring into your rearview mirror? The light’s not in front of you, but it still blinds your vision, makes you anxious, and tempts you to drift. It can be unsettling — and in some cases, even deadly.

And life is no different.

We often live our lives through the mirror — constantly glancing back at:

➤ past failures that haunt us,

➤ past achievements that define us,

➤ or past attractions — success, power, validation — that glimmer just enough to pull us off course.

But here’s the thing: Rearview mirrors themselves aren’t the problem. In fact, just like in driving, they’re essential tools — not for direction, but for awareness.

They help us:

✔ stay alert to what’s catching up

✔ reflect on what we’ve passed✔ assess when to shift lanes or slow down

But they’re not meant to steer our lives.

Spiritually, the same is true. God may allow us to look back — to learn, to repent, to remember His faithfulness. But if we stare too long, the past can:

✘ blind us with regret,

✘ distract us from the present,

✘ or cause us to miss His voice calling us forward.

That’s why faith — real faith — looks through the windshield, not the mirror.

🕊️ “…forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead…” (Philippians 3:13)🕊️ “…if your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light…” (Matthew 6:22)

So next time a glare from the past tries to steal your focus, ask yourself: Is this light from the Son… or just a distraction in the rearview?

✨ Use your mirror — but don’t live in it. Your purpose is not behind you. Eyes forward, heart steady, and faith fixed on the road ahead.

#DoNotDriveByTheMirror

#FixYourEyesOnJesus

#SpiritualAwareness