Transparency

Kids are honest.  If they are hungry, they whine.  If they are afraid, they tell us.  If they think something is unfair, they say so right out loud.  But we adults have learned to control our emotions.  Well, kind of.  When we are hungry, we have learned to be patient and wait.  When we are afraid, we have learned to pretend not to be afraid.  We “whistle in the dark” and act as if nothing is wrong.  We learn to put up with unfairness and just keep it all inside.  As adults we have learned to be independent and strong.  But there is only so much “stuff” that we can keep inside.  Only so much that we can push down before it all comes out.  Paul said it best in II Co 12:10, “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”  If we will admit the harsh things in life, we can face them.  If we lean upon our heavenly Father, He will comfort us.  He has promised to be with us, right there in the midst of our struggles.  Hey, you can lean on the dear Lord.  You can be honest with God.  Don’t be afraid.  He’s right there.