Coming to the Lord as You Are: Embracing Vulnerability in His Presence

In a world where appearances often matter more than authenticity, many of us are tempted to wear masks—masks of strength, confidence, and perfection. Society encourages us to hide our weaknesses, to "fake it till we make it," and to present an image that is often far from reality. We play along, pretending to have it all together, even when we feel like we’re falling apart inside. But what if there was a place where you didn’t have to pretend? What if you could come as you are, with all your imperfections, doubts, and fears? 


That place exists, and it’s in the presence of God. God invites us to come to Him in our most vulnerable state—without pretense, without shame. He doesn't ask us to hide our weaknesses or to present a facade. Instead, He welcomes us just as we are, in our raw, unfiltered humanity.


Consider the story of Hannah from the Bible. In her most desperate and broken state, she turned to the Lord with all her heartaches and sorrows. Hannah was barren and deeply distressed, longing for a child. She was so overwhelmed with grief that when she prayed in the temple, the priest Eli mistook her for being drunk. Imagine the depth of her anguish—crying out, with tears streaming down her face, completely unaware or unconcerned about how she appeared to others. 


The scripture in 1 Samuel 1:10 (NLT) captures this moment vividly: "Hannah was in deep anguish, crying bitterly as she prayed to the Lord." She didn’t hold back. She didn’t worry about what others might think. She was fully transparent before God, laying bare her pain and despair.



Hannah’s story is a powerful reminder that we, too, can come to God with all our emotions, no matter how messy or uncomfortable they may be. Are you feeling angry, disappointed, ashamed, or left out? You don’t have to hide those feelings from God. He wants you to bring them to Him, to pour out your heart as you truly are. The Bible encourages us to turn to the Lord. 

In times of worry, brokenness, and anxiety. Psalm 55:22 (NIV) reminds us: "Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken." Similarly, 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) urges us to, "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 




God is not interested in the masks we wear or the facades we create. He sees beyond them and understands the true state of our hearts. He invites us to come to Him with all our burdens, knowing that He is strong enough to carry them for us. So, the next time you feel overwhelmed, remember that you don’t have to fake it with God. He sees you, knows you, and loves you—exactly as you are. Come to Him in your nakedness, with all your imperfections and struggles, and find rest in His unchanging grace.


In His presence, there is no need to pretend. There is only a loving God, waiting with open arms to welcome you, to comfort you, and to carry you through whatever challenges you face. Let go of the need to mask up, and instead, embrace the freedom of coming to the Lord just as you are.

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  1. TobdanAugust 16, 2024 at 1:41 PM

    Wonderful!

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    1. Divine- favour OdetundeAugust 19, 2024 at 7:34 AM

      Thank you so much for this. I was sincerely blessed

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    2. Adesina Oyindamola MaryAugust 20, 2024 at 5:37 AM

      I am so glad that this blessed you. Kindly share with others also. Thank you!

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  2. Adesina Oyindamola MaryAugust 20, 2024 at 5:37 AM

    I am so glad that this blessed you. Kindly share with others also. Thank you!

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