Episode 13: Laying Aside Our Masks

May 10, 2019

 

In Episode 13: Laying Aside Our Masks, I share the journey God has taken me on to lay aside masks that I have used to shield my true self and true feelings from Him. Listen in as I share the steps that have lead me to bravely reveal my raw, authentic self to God and others.

Resources Mentioned

• The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers by Amy Hollingsworth
• Episode 3: Angela Pryor
• Feelings Wheel
• Scriptures mentioned: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 27:7-10, Psalm 55:1-8, Psalm 119:81-88, Psalm 89:46, Hebrews 4:14-16, Proverbs 29:25, Psalm 139:1-2, Psalm 23
• This Week’s Belt of Truth: God is your Shepherd - John 10:1-16
• You Know My Name by Tasha Cobbs Leonard ft. Jimi Cravity 

How To Identify When You Are Masking:

1. Ask yourself the following questions:
2. • Why am I minimizing my authentic self with this person? Why am I hiding or trying to cover up? Am I trying to please them or do I fear this person?
   • What is it about this person that is causing me to shrink back or morph into something that I am not?
   • Why do I want this person’s approval? Am I seeking this person’s approval instead of God?
   • What lies am I believing about God that are preventing me from being real with Him? Ex. He doesn’t care, He will not comfort me, He doesn’t hear me.
   • What lies am I believing that are preventing me from being authentic with others? Ex. ALL people are the same and I’m ALWAYS going to be rejected, It’s too risky and not worth it, It’s better to shield myself than to actually get hurt or experience pain.
     
     
3. Use the Feelings Wheel to help identify your feelings and start talking to God about it. Even if your feelings and thoughts involve doubting Him. Remember, He already knows your thoughts even before you voice them (Psalm 139:1-2).
   
   
4. Grab your Bible and look up scriptures about who God is and His faithfulness. Read over some of the scriptures mentioned in this episode. Spend time thanking God for who He is. Unmasking with God becomes easier when you know who He is and you know His character.

 

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