So often it feels like Christians are wearing masks...especially in the golden age of social media where everyone shows their highlights. Even as a follower and lover of Jesus, too often I feel like there's too much froo-froo and not enough of the nitty gritty being told. People only seem to talk about their best moments when they're quoting a bible verse...but I want to see Jesus in my everyday. Even in the seemingly mundane moments. I know He's there, but I want to fully embrace Him during the highs and the lows and the uh ohs that make up my life. I don't want to reach a certain age and realize that I put God in a box of "God Moments" reserved for either the really great or the really sad. I believe God is with me everywhere, in every moment. Not only that, but I believe The Maker revels in seeing His creations in full force. In all of our human realness. God doesn’t care how good we can fake being okay..He cares how we actually are. He created real people that can feel real emotions, experience real moments, and make real mistakes...He sees our beauty in our realness. Not only does He see our beauty in our laughter, dancing, and celebration, He sees our beauty in our mistakes, in our trials, in our lows too, because in those moments or days or weeks, He can show up with all His strength and love and grace. So wherever you are, praise Him, seek Him, open your authentic self up to Him. Pursue Him whether it be with open arms or flowing praise or clenched fists or gritting teeth or big fat tears or make-your-lungs-burn laughter. Let His light shine through your darkness or let His light make your light even brighter…whatever it looks like for us, let's just be real with The Realest.
PS: my sincerest apologies for the corny Iggy reference
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