Break Down The Walls
Break Down The Walls
ByDo you walk around with a chip on your shoulders? Do you feel the need to guard your heart in an effort to protect yourself from being hurt?
Maybe you’ve been hurt in the past. You might have had your heart broken. Maybe you’ve been terribly offended. If you find yourself answering yes to the above questions, no doubt you may have built up a wall to protect the wounds. You’ve probably put up a protective barrier to prevent the hurt from resurfacing.
This is perfectly normal. Just like a scab protects a wound, we all put up walls for protection.
The unfortunate thing is that these barriers are only masking the hurt. We’re not bringing healing to ourselves, we’re only sealing the pain. At some point in time, the past hurts will resurface and we’ll have to face them again.
Just like fear, you will have to face those past hurts. You have to forgive those who have done you wrong. You see, when you put up walls you’re not only blocking others from seeing who you are but you’re blocking yourself from gaining the full benefit of those around you.
Understand today that the world is not out to get you. Sometimes you have to break down those barriers and allow someone to see the light that’s in you. You have to go outside of yourself and seek ways to bless others.
Why not be so kind as to smile at a stranger? Let them see into your heart. Show them the Joy that God has given you. There is fulfillment in lending a helping hand. Don’t let the tough exterior block you from the full abundance that God has for you.
We live in a world where most everyone’s attitude is, “me, me, me. What about me!” But I dare you to go against the grain. Break down those boundaries. Cross the lines and see what you can do to serve others.
What about the neighbor who has her hands full of groceries? Go and lend a helping hand. You just might find her to be a blessing to you. What about the man behind you in line at the supermarket? He’s only got a few items, why not let him go ahead of you?
In order to heal those past hurts you have to break down the walls and open yourself to rejection. You won’t heal over night but take it one day at a time. In doing so you will experience the full victory and abundance that God has for you!
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Jarrod, this is excellent!! I couldn’t agree more. I have been hurt many times over the years and at one time i did have walls up- but i knew i couldnt really love anyone like i should. I finally let the walls come down. And you know what? I still got hurt and I will probably again- but i won’t put my walls back up because i have learned that really allowing ourselves to love fully is a blessing to others and us.
Blessings, to you, Chanin
Hi Chanin,
I’m right there with you my friend. I’ve put up walls in the past due to past hurts and disappointments. But ultimately I realize I was holding myself back. I had to change my mindset and take a deep breath and humble myself. I realized that I didn’t know it all. I realized that someone could actually tell me something. It’s such a huge weight off my shoulders and my heart when I break down the walls and look outside of myself. And make eye contact with others and want to know more about who they are and what I can do for them.