Have you ever noticed that some people’s hearts are hardened more than others? Hardening our heart can be an automatic response to pain – a protective response. Past and present wounding and conflicts create a breeding ground for putting those walls up.

God’s Word instructs us to wash our hearts with the Word. As we open up to God and His Word, cleansing and healing occur which in turn softens the heart.

As much as we may have protective measures in place, only God can truly protect us. Yet, when we have walls up, God always remains on the other side of the wall. Our protective measures keep God and others at a distance.

The more we turn to God the easier it is to tear down the walls – not easy but easier. Tearing down the walls can be scary because we feel more vulnerable but in reality we are allowing God into that place of vulnerability where He will protect us.

Life can be painful. We must remember that pain was NEVER part of God’s original plan. Pain and suffering came into the world as a result of sin – which is why God hates sin! He hates watching His children suffer!

Are you aware of walls of protection around your heart? Choose to take the walls down so that God’s love can flood into the areas of wounding. Trust Him to heal and soften your heart.