The Cambridge Dictionary defines self-reflection as a process of evaluating our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and the motivations of our heart that lie behind them. Unfortunately, self-reflection can become a form of self condemnation or self-criticism (especially for believers in Christ) if it is not done from a place of self love and kindness. The beauty of the Bible, and the good news of the gospel, is that Christ has taken our condemnation and has made those who believe blameless in Him, and has given them His wonderful Holy Spirit that now resides in each believers. Even more wonderful is that scriptures says that believers and followers of Christ should no longer have a sin consciousness but be aware of what is right with us through the sacrifice of Christ (Hebrews 10:1-2, Hebrews 9:14, Hebrews 10:22). In Christ, believers have been given the treasures of redemption by His blood and the total cancellation of sins, all by His wonderful grace (Ephesians 1:7). Now our Heavenly Father sees us wrapped into Christ. In love, He chose us before He laid the foundation of the universe, ordained us to be holy in his eyes, and adopted us as his delightful children through our union with Christ. Now, our self-reflection should be done in partnership with the Spirit of Love who examines our hearts helping us grow in the image of Christ. The fruit of Holy Spirit within us is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of the heart, and strength of spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). We don’t need to condemn ourselves for not bearing the fruit of the spirit fully, but by surrendering our hearts to the Spirit and allowing the spirit to change our thoughts and attitudes (Ephesian 4:23-24), we can produce this fruit more fully in our lives. Let’s take our eyes off ourselves and what is wrong with us and look at what is right with us through Christ Jesus and allow His spirit to mold and shape our lives in His transforming love.