Like Wonder Woman's plane?

Good morning friends,

Today is one of those hit the ground running days.

So it will be brief today.

My mind is on transparency.

Like Wonder woman's airplane?

Sort of but more in a spiritual sense.

At lunch this week a new friend asks why so many people in the

 church have it all together and she feels like, What is wrong with me?

DO you ever look around and think that on Sundays.

Have you fought with your husband and yelled at your kids the whole way to the front door of church and then plaster on a smile and act  like life is all ok?

A certain amount of that is ok but, if you are entering an emergency room with a broken leg, do we walk in and smile and say "I have a scratch, can I be seen at your earliest convenience?"

No way, you're writhing in pain begging for pain meds and tired of waiting.

Isn't the church a hospital? Why do we act like we have it all together?

Not that you have to go in screaming, But when they ask if you need prayer do you go up?

Do you let others in on your pain? When you give a prayer request is it "UNspoken"?

I know God knows and yes there are times for that also.

But have you ever thought if everyone knew what was going on, maybe they could help?

Maybe they are the answer to the prayer but because you are worried about your image, you didn't make your request known?

Another way to be transparent, or reason for being transparent, is there is no place to hide sin, or there is no room for deceit or hurt because you are a real person who is open.

It is like being made of glass. It is strong and holds everything you need but others can see through all the facade. 

Not everyone can be super transparent, unlike me some are quiet and reserved. But I think there can also be a certain amount of transparency there also?

So as you travel this part of my journey into transparency, lets pray God will reveal What HE wants us to understand.

Let's look into the Bible for places of example.

But today let's try and be a little more transparent in our life.

Don't be afraid to open up to others, I guarantee they are in pain some way too.

Be blessed today.

Always

Suszi