Getting older has this strange way of exposing things for what they really are. Some days I really miss the innocence of being 6 years old and believing in the Easter bunny, Santa, or the tooth fairy.
I remember the first time I found out that people aren't always what they seem. I lost a tooth at age 7 and put it under my pillow for the tooth fairy, only to wake up the next morning with the tooth still there! My poor mother was so tired she forgot to get up, take the tooth, and leave a dollar under the pillow. It took a few minutes to click when my mom told me she was the tooth fairy.... I was crushed.
Obviously, I have moved on from that traumatic experience, but as I get older I find that these moments still happen. Although my eyes are no longer blinded by innocence, and I have come to expect it; I am still bothered when things end up being exposed as fake!
It's these moments, however, that inspire me to be a more honest person. I would hate to think that my pride or perceived shortcomings would hinder someone else's walk. I would hate to think that lack of "something" would cause me to compensate with untruth and run the risk of hurting other people... As a Christian I find this of extreme importance. When we are finally real with ourselves, then we can get real with the rest of the world and most importantly Jesus.
So what - you struggle, you hurt, you're not perfect.... Everyone already knows that!!!
How much better it is to embrace your scars and let God mold you into a beautifully broken individual that brings Him glory! Or, you can choose the opposite and continue to run and hide from yourself. You'll remain a facade, and rest assured, people will find you out.
Take off the mask, make-up, shiny clothes, and fancy jewelry of your life - and get real!
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