“Life is playfulness…We need to play so that we can rediscover the magic all around us.” ~ Flora Colao

Meaning of true: Genuine; pure; real; not counterfeit, adulterated or false; as true balsam; the true bark; true love of country; a true Christian.

There are approximately 24 verses about truth in the Bible. 

This four-letter word possesses such power, such depth, such internal growth that it may lead to a transformation in your near future. 

During my journey of discovering God. There were many things that transpired and many left me with a desire burning in my soul to chase God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. 

It gave me an insatiable appetite to learn something new about them every day. They revealed to my heart that they collectively are one. He taught me the importance of sharing life and love... He revealed His true heart and shared many things with me... His whispers spoke so lovingly to my soul. He made me dig deep within myself, and own my strengths and face my weaknesses... He made my emotions rush to the surface for the world to see.   He made my vulnerability peek out time and time again. 

He reached a place so deep within my soul, it was a place that no one has ever been. He held me so tenderly.  He never gave up. Until one day He rescued the child within. 

I did not realize, that this child had become comfortable and laid dormant for so long that it seemed to be lost. But with His loving kindness, He opened the doors to my heart and placed the wonderment back into my soul. That now because of Him I sing a new song. He knew that with Him it would be easier for me to share my true heart openly with the world. He is such a loving forgiving source of light that only He and He alone feeds my soul... 

He made me face that I had been hiding behind a wall that I had built to keep my true genuine self from harm. Because I have witnessed just how harsh our world can be. It can be cruel, it can be unforgiving... It teaches us if we are different if we do not follow the world's standards, that we will be subject to misguided judgment, or ridicule. 

He has freed the child within... He has shared His love with my soul. It’s an amazingly beautiful gift that is at its best when shared. It’s a gift greater than I have ever known ....He possesses the WOW factor. His love is like nothing you have ever seen, felt, or heard. He is different. I love to think how unique He is? It makes me smile. 

He gives us the power to build a firm foundation and to stand tall and say to the world. I am here count me in!!!!! Embrace your uniqueness and shine the gifts He has given you !!. Because when you share your true-genuine self as a child of God.  His smile radiants with a brilliant light that illuminates all the Heavens. And you can stand firmly and look up and proudly say... 

 It’s Him. It’s Him ...He made me do it. And I love him for it !!

Photography & Written by Lori Garner 

Bible Verses from KJV, ESV / Sinner's Prayer

Inspiring music from YouTube  

Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick - True Colors (Lyric)