The majority of children love pretend games. Adults of all ages need to momentarily escape the world of reality through sports, watching favorite TV shows, or just focusing on a hobby. Our mind, body, and spirit need rest from the pressures of daily life.
In reality, pretending requires that we act pleasant although it might be far from our true feelings. It’s impossible to be happy every day in all circumstances. Getting up with the morning light and doing what’s required to get out the door means managing your resistance to the basic rudimentary rules of life.
Irritability cannot be transported to the workplace and social events so pretending becomes a necessity, but this is not the same as pretending all is well. God knows your mind and heart, so there’s an open invitation to share with him your heart’s concerns. God desires to give you comfort and courage to face today with confidence. He is your strength and joy.
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
~Jeremiah 33:3 New International Version
[Jesus said,] “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your soul. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
~Matthew 11:29-30 New International Version
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