Sunday, April 19, 2015

"Behind The Masks"

Reflections4Life April 19th, 2015
“Behind The Masks”
“…But Jesus’ primary concern was his disciples. He said to them, “Watch yourselves carefully so you don’t get contaminated with Pharisee yeast, Pharisee phoniness. You can’t keep your true self hidden forever; before long you’ll be exposed. You can’t hide behind a religious mask forever; sooner or later the mask will slip and your true face will be known. You can’t whisper one thing in private and preach the opposite in public; the day’s coming when those whispers will be repeated all over town.” Luke 12:1-3
Scripture Contemplation: Genesis 3; Matthew 5; 2 Corinthians 4…

It is amazing how many are hiding who they truly are. Whether it's because of fear, shame, insecurities or deception; there are countless people who are not being their authentic selves.
We can fool people only for so long before the truth comes knocking at our doors, demanding payment. Once we lie, we have to keep lying just to cover up the very first lie. Some have lied so much and have worn a mask for so long that, they now believe their own deception as fact and utter truth.
I pray today’s Reflections brings comfort and peace to your heart and mind. I decree it be a continued source of encouragement and inspiration for your heart, mind, and soul. Be who you are without trepidation. Allow Holy Spirit to teach you and lead you into all truth. Allow God to remove any fear or shame, and give you confidence and boldness. Own the masterpiece He created you to be.
For all the lies and deception, we can never lie to God. No matter how many masks we wear, He still sees us for who we truly are. He knows our heart, and He knows our reasons for doing the things we do.
God warns us to be truthful. He gives us the opportunity to pull the masks off, and to begin walking in truth. He knocks on the doors of our hearts. He sends word through His messengers, through circumstances and situations. He affords us the opportunity to turn things around in private before we are exposed publicly.
Some of us just do not heed the warnings and find ourselves in unfavorable situations, trying to do damage control.
Social Media has allowed some people to hide behind a screen as their mask. Becoming who they want to be; portraying a lie to the world around them. Many are not happy with who they are, or where they come from. So, they either create new identities for themselves, worse they steal someone else’s.
The masks we hide behind have a tendency to weld itself to us like a vice grip the longer we wear them. We find it hard to release because we have lived the lie for so long that the truth is no longer recognized. We eventually lose who we truly are.
Do yourself a favor and drop the masks. Be who you are. Whether or not people accept you, like you, reject you or hate you; be true to who you are. Stand in your truth. No one can be a better you than you can. Don't fall for the smoke and mirrors of the world around you. Don't be that person who constantly lies to cover up the first lie. Stop deceiving people. Stop deceiving yourself.  Because in the end, when the truth is revealed...and the truth is ALWAYS revealed; you may find yourself alone and the one carrying the most pain.
My Beloveds, may the spirit of peace and prosperity find permanent rest in your lives. I decree that every good thing that God has ordained for your life will become evident to you. Live and walk in truth. Don't hide behind a mask. Don’t try to be someone you’re not just to be accepted or to please another, or to practice to deceive just to get what you want. Own who you are and walk with confidence. And whatever is meant for you; you will eventually receive at the right time and season. You are blessed. Now go…and be a blessing.
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