Living True to Who God Created You to Be
People are obsessed with image, performance, and perfection, authenticity has become a lost art. Everywhere we look, people are chasing likes, approval, and validation, often at the cost of their peace. But God didn’t call us to live behind a mask. He called us to live in truth.
So many of us have spent years pretending to be ok. We smile when we’re breaking inside. We hide our wounds because we’re afraid of judgment. But the truth is, pretending might earn you applause, but it will never bring you peace.
Jesus never asked us to be perfect. He asked us to be real. To come to Him as we are, broken, messy, and human. When we try to appear flawless, we rob others of seeing God’s grace at work in our lives. Because it’s through our weakness that His strength is revealed.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.”, 2 Corinthians 12:9
Authenticity is more than being transparent, it’s being surrendered. It’s saying, “God, I don’t have it all together, but I trust You with the pieces.” That kind of vulnerability is a form of worship. It honors God because it invites Him into the real parts of your life. When we stop pretending and start being honest, with God and with others , we create space for true connection. Masks might impress people, but truth transforms hearts.
There’s a freedom that comes when you stop living for people’s approval and start living for God’s purpose. When your identity is rooted in Christ, you no longer have to perform to belong. You realize that being genuine isn’t a liability, it’s your greatest strength. Authenticity isn’t about airing all your struggles publicly; it’s about letting your actions, words, and faith line up. It’s walking in the light even when it’s uncomfortable. It’s choosing honesty over image.
“If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another.”, 1 John 1:7
God didn’t create you to fit in; He created you to stand out. There’s power in your story, even the parts you wish you could erase. Your authenticity might be the only thing that leads someone else to freedom. So, stop trying to be who the world expects you to be and start being who God called you to be.
Jeff