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meditations.

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Have you experienced how masks can be powerful and more than a little dangerous?

With a mask, we can become what we pretend to be, a make-believe actor in a make-believe

world, pretending to be who we want people to think we are, saying one thing while thinking

something else, or acting like you're listening when you don't hear a word that's being said,

or pretending to be intact when inside you feel crushed.

Are any of those skills that you've mastered as you've gotten older?

I trust the theme of this guided audio meditation from Mark 11 will offer you much encouragement

as you seek to worship God today, transparent worship, honest praise, and sincere longing.

So to begin your meditation, just settle into a place of transparent reflection for a moment.

Consider what masks might you be wearing.

Well, there's no need for them here.

Remove any masks or blankets of shame as you're able to.

We will be together for about 15 minutes and I will mine the time.

As you settle, just listen and enjoy this responsive prayer from 2 Corinthians chapter 1.

Just respond softly with,

Lord, help me with my unbelief.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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