If you look only at this picture you would probably say “Dang, she is rockin’ those heels!”…..well, maybe not really, but go with me. From the picture it would appear that I’ve slipped into these awesome black heels and with the dress have it all together. But what you don’t see is that the other foot could not even slip into the shoe. Due to years of abuse and over use, my knees and feet would never allow me to wear these shoes. What you see is my “best foot” but not the whole picture. It was a set up, for show only. So many times we “put our best foot forward” just to make it through the day. We do whatever it takes, sometimes by any means necessary to appear strong, confident and independent. We “push through” to accomplish our goals and make things happen. Isn’t that what strong women are supposed to do? No one sees the struggle, the brokenness, the self abuse and misuse that make up the real person. So the next time you see someone that looks like they have it all together, be kind, be patient, give them a smile, seek to understand rather than make assumptions. You may see the last chapter of the book but you don’t know their whole story. What you see may simply be them putting their best foot forward.
Happy Sunday Saints!