Masking The Truth…

Masking The Truth 9-23-25

There isn’t one life that is perfect. There isn’t one life that will not be fraught with pain, fear, valleys, and mountains. There will be good days, and days that we want to just crawl back in bed, cover our heads, and start all over.

I had a dear friend once who told me that I hide things well. That is not always true. Sometimes my heart and hurt is displayed for all the world to see. Sometimes, disappointment, sadness, regret, or frustration seeps into the very lines that make-up cannot fill. The deep deposits of helplessness, exhausting all understanding that overtakes all thoughts of keeping secrets.

Psalm 50:15 promises “and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” It is easy to be thankful and praise God when all is well. It is harder to be thankful when you are struggling. I told my husband today that I was “praying through it.” That was an understatement.

I have to take the mask off and be honest. If I want to be a godly example for my grandson, I must not hide and pretend there will not be times and days of trouble. We will not always have unicorns and butterflies. There will be days that the mask will slip. I finally can take it off freely and expose my broken or bruised. A true and honest life lived for Him. I am daily learning to lean into His grace.

Today, I listen to the words in Hebrews 4:16: "So let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need". When I can boldly call upon my Lord, he will hear. Psalm 34:17: "When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles" As Charlie Kirk said, this too shall pass. I know for it, I will be the stronger.