Hebrews 11:30 By
faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had
marched around them for seven days.
It was pretty cool to actually get to be in Jericho this
year after having read about it in Scripture all my life. And who hasn’t sung “Joshua Fit the Battle of
Jericho?” I just watched a video of a university jazz choir in Turkey singing
it! But I digress, what I really want to
talk about is the walls we build around ourselves. Some are physical walls to protect our
privacy, yet others are emotional walls that we build out of fear of being hurt
or being judged if we reveal truths about our real feelings. There is One from whom we cannot hide. No wall is high enough or thick enough to
keep us from the all-knowing God. Both
open sharing and privacy can be beneficial when it comes to our relationship
with other people. It depends on the circumstances. But God is truly one with whom we can share
our deepest fears, regrets and hopes.
When you feel you have to talk to someone but have no one to turn to,
try talking to God. God always
understands. Sometimes by working things
out in a conversation with God first, it becomes easier to open up to another
person. By faith let those walls come
tumbling down so that others may share your joys and concerns.
Dear
Father God, we know that you listen with love and compassion to all we share
with you. Help us to find those special
friends with whom we can also share.
Especially surround us with them when trials come our way. We ask in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ.
Amen. Have a great day!
Paige
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