Is everyone divided to some degree? Does everyone have an inner, protective wall? Is an inner dividing wall good or bad? 

Life includes many moments of being overwhelmed. Some life challenges are huge disappointments. Even as adults, we are often left with unanswered questions. Now reflect back to childhood. You had an immature, still-developing, young brain and you had to engage life. That’s when you discovered the usefulness of a wall.

A wall exists to divide you. Promoting your strengths, skills, and goodness earns you love. Hiding your failing, damaged, confused, bad self protects you from rejection. Typically, two classes of material are hidden.

First, it’s where we store old emotionally traumatic memories. These are events that confused us as children. They are memories wrapped in strong hurtful emotions and pain.

Second, it’s where we store our secrets, bad choices, youthful mistakes, and poor decisions with negative outcomes. And it’s a place to hide highly embarrassing moments.

A wall is a protective mechanism. It stores memories until you are ready to engage them. Denial is a tool to help you from being flooded. Unfortunately, emotional detachment can become a negative outcome. Because detaching can stunt your personal, emotional, and relationship growth.

Conclusion

Walls protect us but can hinder growth. Emotional growth occurs when you invite Abba, Jesus, and Holy Counselor behind the wall. The ultimate goal being to lessen one’s internal pain so we can embrace greater rest.

Prayer

Father, help me be whole. Help me be one with myself and one with you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Bible Connection

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3 (NIV)

This is an introductory blog. Its purpose is to facilitate discussion and to encourage further study.