This article is not my story, but reflects the sentiment of a number of men I’ve heard from.

Last week a breakthrough occurred. I saw my own fear and rejection cycle. I listened to the argument in my head. It was full of shame, unworthiness, and condemnation.

I didn’t engage it. I just observed and listened. It brought me to great sadness. At the same time it was extremely enlightening.

Was it the Holy Spirit? Was it the momentary pause? Was it me being an observer of myself? It was probably all three. But that brief moment caused a change. It created a small, peaceful space inside me. It caused me to understand why I have no inner peace.

Put that thought together with these thoughts.

I’ve been listening to sermons about God and his love for the last 40 years. My wife has been telling me she loves me for the last 35 years. And, family members and friends have been pouring love and kindness into me since my youth.

So why am I still repeating the same fear and unworthy beliefs of my childhood?

Today love is breaking through. God is creating a new space in me. It’s a slowly, expanding place of increasing peace and rest.

My new journey begins. It’s towards receiving more love. I’m letting it in. And allowing peace and rest to also grow.

Prayer

Father, thank you for your love. Thank you for never giving up. Holy Spirit, thank you for showing up and helping me see. Jesus, today I release my old dialogue and I invite you and your love dialogue into my heart and soul. Amen.

Bible

Jesus through Revelation said. Behold, I’m standing at the door, knocking. If your heart is open to hear my voice and you open the door within, I will come in to you and feast with you, and you will feast with me. – Rev. 3:20 TPT

I have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect-life in its fullness until you overflow! – John 10:10 TPT