Hiding Behind the Mask by Natalie

I am excited having Natalie Abrahams over here Every Tuesday. Yes dear readers you can catch her here sharing her heart. How beautiful? Grab your chair, read and savor this devotional.

In life, we face many challenges that could easily weigh us down.  However, like myself, many women have learned to fake it until they make it? 

We have learned to cry silent tears that no one hears. 

We have perfected the art of putting up a mask that people become attracted to.

The reality is it is not a true reflection of who I AM. 

When the mask comes down I see the woman the world does not know.  

Many times we hide our hurt behind our smiles, because, I have chosen to fake it until, I pray someday I will make it.

The mask was created as a shield, to hide how we truly feel. 

We battle to distinguish between what’s real and what’s not. 

I believe I can achieve all that I aspire to, as long I AM in control of what people know.  It’s easier to tell no one how I really hurt.  It avoids a lot of questions and people trying to tell me what will work.

Believe me, I have tried everything! 

I love who people have fallen in love with! It liberates my fears to be a helper to those in need.  Truth is I do need a helper too.

Although I AM woman of strength and virtue, I cannot do it alone.

We look for helpers around us, but it only comes from above. 

We have to surrender everything to Him. 

Our strength comes from God. 

Without Him we cannot run this race, it’s too hard. 

Although I feel hurt sometimes, I choose to release a fragrance of who my Father says I AM - beautifully and fearfully created in His image.

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

Psalm 139:14

It is the fragrance that will attract what I long for so deeply. 

To love and be loved, unconditionally.   

At night,

When the mask comes down,

We look in the mirror.  

We see what no one else sees. 

And the mirror cannot hide what we see.  

Without saying a word, I find tears rolling my cheeks.  I gently wipe the tears off as they rapidly increase. I cannot look in the mirror.  The touch of my hand over my cheeks is the gentlest touch I have received this day. 

As I reflect on this, I find my crying spiraling out of control.  I force myself to look at the woman in the mirror. 

Who is she?

I know who she is. 

A woman whose tears are not only those of despair but of thankfulness. 

Another day has passed.  I have made it.  I manage to get a smile in, and catch a glimpse in the mirror before I turn away.  He (God) has a plan for my life.  I didn’t make it this far just too just give in. 

The mask is not such a bad thing after all.

You know why?

Although we hide our tears and fear behind it, it is also the rock on which we rebuild our lives, daily. 

We cannot go through life reminding ourselves of that which we have already overcome.  We need to see ourselves through the eyes of our Father and believe in the plan He has predestined for our lives.

In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

Ephesians 1:11

When we do, we stop acting but boldly step into the life we believe we deserve. 

You may not see it yet, it is on its way.  

The audience applauding is a source of hope, reminding us that we are worth it.

While we are acting, perfecting and believing, we will bring on the manifestation of His promise. Let us live our lives with hope because We Are who my Father says We Are.

Confess this: I AM Who my Father says I AM 

About the Author

Natalie Abrahams is a Ministry Wife, an International Speaker and a Life Coach. She is the author of “Get up and Go on”. To book Natalie Abrahams and to a copy of her book, please send an email: virtuouswconnect@gmail.com

Find her on Facebook – Virtuous WoMan Connect  and Twitter - @Natz717




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