Some go through life behind masks and facades,
Hiding their pain and feeling at odds,
Covering their heartaches behind a big smile,
Forging ahead..... while in self-denial.
But with our God we don't need a facade.
He sees our heart and the paths that we trod.
With Him we don't need to put on a mask.
If we have a need, we simply should ask.
We can relax and be just who we are,
And need not pretend if we're not up to par.
What a relief..... and what peace that we have.
His love is as oil and a warm healing salve.
So we can discard all our masks and facades
And exit the ranks of those still at odds.
We have a God Who gives total peace,
Who sees through our masks and gives us release.
".....The Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the
outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart."
© 2006 Arlene Schwartzkopf