Well, yes.
I think there are several reasons for this.
Insecurity. That's huge. It's those masks that we wear. They drain us. But we cover up, again. In heavy layers.
Pride. Again, huge. Can't let people know I am weak. Can't let them know my issues. I got this.
Conformity. The world has painted this picture of an ideal character but how often is the ideal the real? Well, since the real is sin tainted, and the ideal is 'perfect'... How?
Be real. Ok? People like real. They actually do. Perfect is intimidating.
This is true. So true.
ReplyDeleteAt ladies Bible study last week, we had a bit of an epiphany moment for one of the ladies: she realized that everyone has trouble that wears them down.
ReplyDelete"Man is born to trouble as the sparks fly upward." Everyone has their trouble. We just think they don't!
Which is good reason to be kinder. And to be honest/real. because then we can be open about the grace that sustains us, too.