This week the Five Minute Friday theme is: hide. The idea is to set a timer for five minutes and write, no editing or over thinking. This is a big challenge for me. I tend to over think most things. But I'm doing it anyway.
I had a good friend recently tell me that she felt refreshed about a new opportunity... Just thinking that she could go somewhere and not have to wear a mask. That she didn't have to go to a masquerade party...this time. I understood.
I have been in places in my life where it seemed so many were hiding behind a mask. Some masks were even those of humility or sincerity. And not that those qualities weren't there at all. It's just that there was so much more. So, so much more. And why did they...why did we....always have to hide?
I am making strides to throw off masks. I don't want to hide anymore. I don't want to be associated with those who hide. I simply want to be known. And I only need to be truly known by one. Only one matters. The one who named me! Let me never hide from him!
Once again attempting Five Minute Friday: Hide
I had a good friend recently tell me that she felt refreshed about a new opportunity... Just thinking that she could go somewhere and not have to wear a mask. That she didn't have to go to a masquerade party...this time. I understood.
I have been in places in my life where it seemed so many were hiding behind a mask. Some masks were even those of humility or sincerity. And not that those qualities weren't there at all. It's just that there was so much more. So, so much more. And why did they...why did we....always have to hide?
I am making strides to throw off masks. I don't want to hide anymore. I don't want to be associated with those who hide. I simply want to be known. And I only need to be truly known by one. Only one matters. The one who named me! Let me never hide from him!
Once again attempting Five Minute Friday: Hide
Yes!! Thank you for being real!
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking a minute to read and comment. Blessings!
DeleteMe too! Hiding away bits and pieces of myself is exhausting. I'm done with that!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting Jen. Blessings today!
ReplyDeleteSometimes, the things we hide are things that aren't all our story to share--that makes it so difficult when we want to be transparent. It's a delicate balance and requires living in the lap of our Father.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with that! I would have said so much more if I gave myself more than the allotted five minutes; I'm stunned at what people can write in five! We are not to share everything with everyone, all the time. We must listen for his voice and use wisdom. But when the opportunity is there and some level of transparency will free others...and possibly ourselves, we must not leave on a mask. I love what you said: we have to live in the lap of our Father! And hide in Him, not from Him...but in Him. Your post very eloquently spoke of that and was heartfelt. Thanks so much for reading mine and for the thoughtful comment.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!!! I don't know why sometimes we hide ourselves from others or from something, sometimes it's hard be really ourselves but is the most import for each of us, just let us be who we
ReplyDeleteI agree Sandra :). Thanks for reading! Blessings today.
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