(Five Minute Friday-Set your timer. Write for 5 minutes. Boom.)
One of the things I have learned as I age is: not much is as it appears.
The beautiful, thin girl in the great outfit who makes you feel like a tub of lard?
She probably has an eating disorder.
The girl down the street with the house that is always spotless and a to-do list with every item marked off at the end of the day?
She is in bondage to her own perfectionism and need to control.
The girl who makes everyone laugh and seems to be the happiest person ever?
She goes home at night and is supremely lonely because she can only show the world one part of her personality. She is laughing on the outside, but crying on the inside.
The speaker at the conference who has written books and can hold the attention of an audience of thousands?
She was sexually molested as a child.
The point of all this is, we are all WOUNDED in the deep places.
Thankfully, we don’t all suffer from eating disorders or abuse, but we have all been loved imperfectly.
And we have the internal scars to prove it.
We all need the great HEALER.
You know, Jesus Christ.
He knows us inside and out.
Psalm 139 tells us he knows when we sit and when we rise. He knows when we leave and when we lie down. He knows what we are going to say before we say it. He is familiar with all our ways.
There is nothing we hide from him with our pretty clothes, make-up, and smiling personality.
Our view of the world is distorted, but HIS is clear.
He stands with his arms outstretched, waiting for us to get over ourselves and accept what he has already done for us on the cross.
I pray that I may see others with the eyes of Christ, not the eyes of jealousy and self-condemnation. May I see that they are another hurting soul and offer them what he has so freely given to me-mercy and grace.
We are all broken and in need of a Savior aren't we. I need His grace and mercy daily and echo your prayer to see other's as He does.
Amen, so very true. Bless you for sharing.
We all need prayer. I think it helps to pray for ours…it helps them and yourself. Blessings to you and yours this Memorial weekend. xoxo,Susie
Beautifully written. Not all outside appearances tell the whole story…we must treat everyone with compassion and not pass judgement. Those are my beliefs anyway.
XO,
Jane
Wow! That was amazing, and it really touched me. I often defeat myself by comparing my life to someone else's. Thanks for the reminder that all are wounded and imperfect except our Great Healer.
AMEN, preach it, Sister!
You always have the perfect posts at the perfect times for me! Thank you for reminding us to love and to seek our faith over everything else. So true…So true! Have a lovely weekend friend!
You nailed it. I enjoyed this read and have learned from it!
Such truth here. My view of the world is distorted. It is famous for making me see things as they really aren't. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Susan, I love your writings they are real and it keep us thinking,and comes from the heart.
May I ask what is the 5 minute writting? Sounds very interesting.
Blessings, Roxy