To
protect someone from something bad is a good thing. I do everything I can to
protect my children from things that can harm them. I also do my best to
protect myself from things that I think can harm me. However, is there a chance
that we can protect ourselves from the good things God has to offer us?
In
protecting myself from hurt, judgment, ridicule and many other imagined things,
I believe I am also protecting myself from love, close friendships, happiness
and more. If I have a fear of writing
this post, publishing it, and making myself vulnerable to others, then I will
never do it. Not writing it keeps me
protected, but it also keeps me lonely, un-encouraged and possible unloved.
However,
writing this post, whether it be good or bad, is an exercise in letting go of
this protective heart of mine. As I let down my shield, I allow God's people,
who are good, to enter into my life. And this, I believe, is where true
blessings can happen, not just to me, but to all of us.
A happy and blessed 4th of July to everyone!
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