Everyday Miracles
Viewing comments for Chapter 18 "Masks"We see miracles every day. They're all around uy'
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Comment from Carol Clark2
Yes, church seems to be the one place where people are quick to hide their sins. Yet it is the place where love and grace should abound, a little bit of heaven here on earth. Great message. Thanks for the reminder. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Yes, church seems to be the one place where people are quick to hide their sins. Yet it is the place where love and grace should abound, a little bit of heaven here on earth. Great message. Thanks for the reminder. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Carol. I appreciate the exceptional rating and your comments. It took me a while, but I?m finally at the point where everybody at my church knows pretty much everything about me. Lol but I have that kind of church. And a whole lot of stuff about everybody there, too. we keep our commitment to each other to honor with privacy outside of our walls and I think that?s how it should be.
Thank you again and many blessings,M
Deb
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I like the commitment to confidentiality. That's great.
Comment from Mia Twysted
I encourage readers to be themselves and accept that they are and never will be perfect, to give themselves over and be accepted for their beauty and flaws.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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I encourage readers to be themselves and accept that they are and never will be perfect, to give themselves over and be accepted for their beauty and flaws.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Absolutely, Mia! We should all be exactly who we are, no masks needed. Unfortunately, our culture doesn?t really support that. But who wants to fall in line with the culture? 😊 thank you for reading and leaving a comment.
Many blessings,
Deb
Comment from Ulla
Hi Debora. I see what you're saying here, or at least I think I do. Now, I'm not religious and I don't attend any church. But I am who I am and those who acknowledge that are my friends as I acknowledge who they are and why. It's very simple really. I liked your poem. Ulla xcx
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Hi Debora. I see what you're saying here, or at least I think I do. Now, I'm not religious and I don't attend any church. But I am who I am and those who acknowledge that are my friends as I acknowledge who they are and why. It's very simple really. I liked your poem. Ulla xcx
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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That?s exactly how we should all be, Whether we have faith in God or not, we should have enough faith in the friends we have to be ourselves. I was told we all have three masks ? our public mask that everyone sees, our personal mask that only friends and family see, and a private mask that no one sees. I thought that was sad. I?m glad you?re not a mask person. 😊 it makes the world a better place.
Blessings, my friend
Deb
Comment from lyenochka
Amen! I know what you mean and sometimes I wonder about having worship teams stand in front of the congregation as if on stage because that leads to putting on masks, too. I really liked " I can't hide what God can see.."
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2024
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Amen! I know what you mean and sometimes I wonder about having worship teams stand in front of the congregation as if on stage because that leads to putting on masks, too. I really liked " I can't hide what God can see.."
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2024
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You are so right about masks during worship! I'e been on that stage (since age 6) and it's so easy to fall into that trap. I did for too many years. I always prayed that I wouldn't get caught in 'performance' mode at church. It could be hard. + because, at other times and on other stages, that's what was expected of me. I came to realize that 'masks' never praise God. They are made of plastic or cloth or falsehood. God values truth, even when it's hard to face ourselves. Anyhow, thank you for your observations. I'm in total agreement!
Blessings and hugs,
Deb
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Comment from Bobby Jo
I agree we do all hide behind a mask. I get upset as well, for I am one who wants that deep connection with people, and alot of people won't accept that connection. Its hard, for we all fall short of God, but Jesus paid the price.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2024
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I agree we do all hide behind a mask. I get upset as well, for I am one who wants that deep connection with people, and alot of people won't accept that connection. Its hard, for we all fall short of God, but Jesus paid the price.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2024
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Bobby Jo, I'm sorry for my delayed response to your comments. I've been on vacation and, well, trying to keep up on an iPhone is too much for this old dog. :)
I wonder sometimes... Do we wear that mask because we believe it's who we are or do we wear it to try to get there, like training wheels on a bike? I wish that latter was true, but even that isn't a good reason. Before God, we need to be completely open and honest. With our church family, we need to be open and honest. Who do we think we're fooling!=?
Anyhow, thank you for your encouraging comments.
Blessings,
Deb
Comment from Ric Myworld
Well, for those like me, who do everything in the open without apologies other than asking forgiveness, it's impossible to hide anything. But I've learned in time that: Those who love and care about me will accept me as I am. "Just as I am, without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou bidd'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come." Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2024
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Well, for those like me, who do everything in the open without apologies other than asking forgiveness, it's impossible to hide anything. But I've learned in time that: Those who love and care about me will accept me as I am. "Just as I am, without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou bidd'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come." Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2024
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You're one of the lucky ones, Ric. Many of us feel the need to hide, our insecurities stronger than our self-esteem or, more importantly, our God-esteem. But yes, 'as I am' is how Christ wants us to be.
Thanks for the comments and the patience in my reply!
Blessings, my friend,
Deb
Comment from barbara.wilkey
My husband is retired Army. He was a forensic scientist for CID (Criminal Investigative Division. He says all humans have three sides to them, the public side, everybody sees, the private side, only people closest see, and the secret side, that nobody sees. Of course, God knows ALL of us. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed seeing.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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My husband is retired Army. He was a forensic scientist for CID (Criminal Investigative Division. He says all humans have three sides to them, the public side, everybody sees, the private side, only people closest see, and the secret side, that nobody sees. Of course, God knows ALL of us. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed seeing.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Love your review, Barbara. Please than your husband for his service. And thank you, too. I know we serve right along side them, on the support team side.
blessings, my friend,
Deb
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thank you