I was talking to a friend yesterday. The fact that so many Facebook posts and blogs portray that everything is wonderful came up. Things like perfect family devotions each morning and sibling unity. Or there's the perfect relationship with no issues, the perfect exercise and eating routine that makes the perfect body. And then of course the reports of a dream life and lots of money.
As we sat having dinner, my friend talked about her desire to seek out "REAL" woman on blogs, and Facebook. Woman who don't put up that perfect front, but choose to show the whole truth and not just the good parts. Amen to that! In this world of social media it's so easy for the "real" to get lost in what we want others to perceive. We all have struggles and heart-aches, and non of us has a perfect walk with Jesus. All of us struggle. Imagine what the world would be like if we let our guards down and were real with one another. Imagine what would happen if we could encourage each other in our struggles instead of portraying that we are super spiritual and have it all together. Imagine what would happen if we stopped judging others and what we think we know about them and just be a real friend and encourager to them.
I am blessed with this dear friend that I can be real with. That I can share my life struggles with and get encouragement and support. Life is messy. I am so thankful for someone to go through the mess with. I hope you have your support too. And next time you read that perfect status or post, remember...not everything is as it seems. We all need Jesus, every day.
Stacey
