"Stained Glass Masquerade"
Is there anyone that fails
Is there anyone that falls
Am I the only one in church today feelin' so small
Cause when I take a look around
Everybody seems so strong
I know they'll soon discover
That I don't belong
So I tuck it all away, like everything's okay
If I make them all believe it, maybe I'll believe it too
So with a painted grin, I play the part again
So everyone will see me the way that I see them
Are we happy plastic people
Under shiny plastic steeples
With walls around our weakness
And smiles to hide our pain
But if the invitation's open
To every heart that has been broken
Maybe then we close the curtain
On our stained glass masquerade
Is there anyone who's been there
Are there any hands to raise
Am I the only one who's traded
In the altar for a stage
The performance is convincing
And we know every line by heart
Only when no one is watching
Can we really fall apart
But would it set me free
If I dared to let you see
The truth behind the person
That you imagine me to be
Would your arms be open
Or would you walk away
Would the love of Jesus
Be enough to make you stay
Are we happy plastic people
Under shiny plastic steeples
With walls around our weakness
And smiles to hide our pain
But if the invitation's open
To every heart that has been broken
Maybe then we close the curtain
On our stained glass masquerade
Thank you, Casting Crowns, for putting my feelings precisely into words. I've often felt that as Christians we tend to hide away our feelings, our natures, and our fears....and in turn we display a "Church Face" or a "Christ Face" and it very rarely matches the inner being. I must say, though, I have met the rare few whose "Christ Face" matches exactly their inner face...and they are beautiful, accepting, and amazing. I want to be someone whose light shines out from within, and makes those around her realize that she IS what she claims to be. And I want others to accept me....flaws and all. I mean, I can't be the only one who's ever failed. Right? So.....I'm going to stop pasting on a false face....and let my real, flawed, and Forgiven face shine through.
PS
I'm getting "Romans 8:28" tattooed somewhere on my body....check it out....my favorite verse ever.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, having been called according to His Purpose."
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Come Home. We're waiting for you....
This song also put into words how I was feeling when I wanted to leave our church a few years back. I had to come to the point of complete and utter heart ache and confess my own pride and selfrightiousness before I could accept the fact that we are all fallen humans and if others don't accept the real me then that is their choice but that doesn't ecuse me from my call to love them as I need to be loved. (Christ loved those that HATED him.) I'm not passing jugement because I have experienced very similer feelings. Please know that if you ever feel led to come back, there are those that are real christians, fallen, imperfect and real believers that would be happy to see your family. I still pray that you are living with God's peace and joy! :-)Please call me if you would like to talk. My number is on the church site.
We do miss you.
Michele
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