I’ve banked your promises in the vault of my heart so I won’t sin myself bankrupt. (Psalm 119:11 THE MESSAGE)

Boxers or briefs?

Nunya! Right?

But maybe a good question to ask is “What’s really going on underneath?” You know, in your private life when no one’s looking. That seems like a personal question, but what happens then is who you are. It’s the unmasked version. It’s more than who you are, it’s what you are becoming.

Paul isn’t talking about Fruit of the Loom™ when he describes the fruit of goodness, but he is describing underwear. It’s what’s under the mask. It’s who you are when no one is holding you accountable and you’re flying solo. It’s how you resist (or not) when things try to trip you up spiritually. It’s taking sin to the light if it’s tripping you up in the darkness.

Sometimes people treat faith like a favorite T-shirt, wearing it out in public and then cramming it under the bed until its needed the next time. It’s tough to make it daily in your faith life when your private world has nothing to do with God, or if private sin is getting in the way.

So, what’s a person to do?

Invite God in and ask him to help you live your faith life the same privately and publicly. Spend time with God daily and soak in his Word. Talk to God about things that matter. He’s not going to be shocked by what you show him, but he can make it right. Extend an open invitation for God – and anybody else – to roam freely through the hidden places of your life.

Want to take your faith deeper? Check out Suzie’s book, Making It Real: Whose Faith Is It Anyway?

It’s a great one-on-one tool for teens who desire to make their faith their own. It’s also a perfect resource for small groups, discipleship class, or Sunday school.