I read a blog today that has me wondering: Do we really open ourselves to others on a daily basis? It is hard. I never wanted anyone to know the real stuff I was struggling with. I was afraid that I would no longer be accepted. What if we were all REAL with each other? I've been thinking about this very thing for a while now. We need to be real, so people know we are approachable. I never wanted to expose my faults before, but lately I've been talking when the Holy Spirit says to. I shared a couple Wed nights ago that I struggled with talking prescription meds on a daily basis. Yes, I shared this in the service, in front of everyone...I could hardly believe it myself! I am forgiven of those struggles of the past, but they are no good at all if I don't share that I had them. If we keep our struggles to ourselves, how are we helping our brothers and sisters in Christ? I had someone tell me after the service how much they appreciated my willingness to be open and real. It was like music to me! I truly think that if we are REAL our churches will grow, because being REAL is refreshing to this very dishonest and fake world. The bottom line for me is -I don't want to be the vessel sitting on the shelf looking like I've got it all together. I want to be used by my master, the great I AM!
On the note of being REAL, I've decided to share song lyrics I sing daily. I did write this early one morning, just me and the Holy Spirit. I hope it blesses you as you read it. This is the REAL me, open and exposed:
Lord, I give myself to you
In all I say and all I do.
Oh Lord, I give myself to you today
As I work my best for you.
Mother, friend and wife am I
Make me your servant all my life.
Lord, I give myself away to you
All praise and glory to you
All praise and glory to you
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