Brethren, Our friend and servant of God, Rev. Daudi Smooth Murage from Kirinyaga, recently gave a powerful illustration of the masked life many live today. Smartly dressed in his clerical suit, he looked admirable—until he removed his coat, revealing a torn, worn-out shirt underneath. What a shock! A clear reflection of how many of us appear polished outwardly, yet are broken within. We smile and say, “I’m fine,” while our hearts bleed. We look strong but are weary—burning brightly, yet burning out. We appear united, yet gossip in secret. We encourage others, while silently longing for encouragement ourselves. Truly, “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” — Jeremiah 17:9 🔥 The ministry of lifting others is real warfare. May God heal our hidden wounds. @highlight