Have you ever heard:
You are so organized! Would you…
(Me: I’ll never get everything done today. Why did I volunteer to make cupcakes?)
You are such a strong person! How can you always be so positive?
(Me: I have a splitting headache because I fell asleep crying last night.)
You are so meticulous. Everything you do is perfect!
(Me: I’m terrified that I will write this report incorrectly!)
You are always so put together. I love your outfit!
(Me: Got up early to get ready and this is the fourth outfit I tried on.)
I’m in such pain. You have no idea what it’s like to hurt!
(Me: I stand up and stand still for a moment, so that I can walk without people
realizing how much pain I’m in.)
On the inside, people are all the same.
Physically we all have the same chemicals, organs, nerves; just scrambled up a bit to make us unique.
Emotionally, we all have joys, needs, wants, concerns, sometimes panic, some stronger than others, but still there.
On the outside, we present a look to show people what we want them to see.
But, it might not always be the truth! We want to appear organized, strong, perfect, attractive, in control.
Truth be told, we aren’t any of those things on our own.
Thankfully we have a God who is always in control.
Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. 1 Chron 29:12
Every anxious thought that steals my breath
It’s a heavy weight upon my chest
As I lie awake and wonder what the future will hold
Help me to remember that You’re in control
No power can come against me ’cause You have overcome
No darkness can overwhelm me ’cause You’ve already won
You’re my courage when I worry in the dead of night
You’re my strength ’cause I’m not strong enough to win this fight
You are greater than the battle raging in my mind
I will trust You Lord, I will fear no more
The Afters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBvaMT0itdA
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Patty Bendorf