Here's the thing about wearing masks..

So here's the thing about wearing masks....it hurts you more than it protects anyone else. 

I'm guessing you know that I'm not talking about a physical mask - even though that does have it's own advantages as well as disadvantages. 

I'm going to share what happened to me these past few weeks. I don't like sharing personal stuff - it's not like me - but it's like Holy Spirit won't let me go on this one, and I understand why - It's important. 

Read to the end though - as you may well assume - this has got nothing to do with being physically sick. 

Nearly a month ago now, right about the time I was going to record this podcast, I got the flu with a nasty cough. I don't like getting sick and as you may have heard in my more recent podcasts (God was clearly setting me up to talk about this some more) - I used to be a workaholic. So what did I do? I self-medicated and worked. The symptoms subsided and man - was I productive - I got more done in 2-3 days than I had in weeks. I was so proud of myself and was telling everyone how great I was doing. (Again not something I would usually do!) 

I got over the cough and the flu and life continued for about 2 weeks. And just before I had my Inner circle - Bloom in the Becoming workshop (which was so great for those of you who missed it!)  the cough and other symptoms returned. Two days after my workshop I was going to attend a conference - by Rise Be Transformed - the theme for this year was: 'NOW - For such a time as this!' So you can imagine - I went back to self medicating so that I wouldn't miss it. And I didn't. Thankfully - the meds masked the symptoms long enough for me to drive my 4 friends and I, 1.5 hours to the conference on Friday and back again on Saturday. It was amazing and I can fully understand why the enemy wanted me to miss this. My Inner circle workshop as well as the conference was exactly what GOD wanted for me and everyone else. 

But by Sunday - when I had finally stopped self-medicating - I couldn't get out of bed. I was so weak, and struggled to breathe. My chest hurt, my body ached and I could hear the rustling in my lungs when I in-and exhaled.  To cut a very long ER visit short (9hrs to be exact), I ended up with a LRTI - yep - quite a serious infection. A week later - and I'm still in bed, recovering.

Here’s what God taught me about wearing masks:

• Masking (hiding) that you’re hurting will only delay the inevitable.
•  Self-reliance is not the answer! (We need community!)
•  People will treat you based on what they see (or what you allow them to see).
• People will stop asking if you keep saying you’re okay even though you’re not. It doesn’t mean they don’t care—it means they believed you.
• The truth will eventually show up in your behaviour or actions (or in my case—my body couldn’t hide it any longer).
• You may be trying to be nice and not be a bother, but wearing that mask is hurting you more than it’s protecting them.

What mask are you wearing?

• Are you hiding feelings of unworthiness, fear of not being loved, or forgiven because of what happened in your past?
• Do you suffer with guilt and shame in silence—cringing every time the topic you’re hiding comes up?
• Are you pretending to have it all together when actually, inside you’re falling apart?
• Do you suffer from imposter syndrome—What will people say when they know I’m not qualified?
• Do you believe you can do this life on your own without any help?

I want you to know that you’re not alone. Read: Psalm 139:7–12 & Deuteronomy 31:6.

The Holy Spirit has been given to us and is such a special gift. He is always with us, leading and guiding us towards the saving grace of Jesus. You reading this far means He has something to say to you. I hope you're paying attention.

Do you struggle to hear from God, or find it hard to enter into His presence where He longs to pour out His redeeming grace and mercy over you, then I’d love to support you.

I offer unique ‘Love Encounter with God Transformation Sessions’. These sessions aim to deepen your intimacy with God so that He can shed light on the darkness that you’ve been trying so hard to protect. 

Will you allow God to remove the mask you’re wearing so that your healing can begin and the true masterpiece He’s created in you can shine through.

Book your session today and begin your journey toward transformation and healing. Share this with a friend who you know needs it. Be the change you want to see.

Always remember, You are Loved, Chosen and Redeemed.

Your Coach,

Cindy x