(pic taken at my kids’ school)
Sometimes I feel fenced in, like I’m in some tall, invisible cage. I want out! I can’t explain it well, but there’s a sense that I’m being held back from the greater things of life.
Are you there? Do you feel fenced in?
If so, you are not alone. I understand the battle all too well, and I believe God does too.
There are times when being confined is good for our souls. There behind the fence, we wrestle out our emotions and hand over our dreams to the One who created us. In that small space, God reveals Himself to us in a deeper way. We learn to be content in Him all over again. We feel His compassion and love. It’s a good thing.
Other times, the fence need to be knocked down and destroyed. The fence is only in our minds and it stops us from experiencing joy. We doubt we have permission to live differently. We feel unworthy of more. We question what life would be like outside our fence. And if we were honest, we’d have to admit we fear what’s on the other side.
The truth is God is calling us to live life to the full. Today! Read John 10:10. Which means all make-believe fences must go. We have full permission to open His gate of grace and walk out.
Take comfort in these words from the Apostle Paul. If I read this correctly, this means no more fences. Starting now!
You are free, friend. It’s time to walk. . .He’s got you.
Dear, dear Corinthians, I can’t tell you how much I long for you to enter this wide-open, spacious life. We didn’t fence you in. The smallness you feel comes from within you. Your lives aren’t small, but you’re living them in a small way. I’m speaking as plainly as I can and with great affection. Open up your lives. Live openly and expansively! 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 (MSG).
I'm glad I came over here today, Tiffany. This hits me right where I am. I'm taking your words (His word) to heart. Thank you.
Amen.
Amen Tiffany! Thanks for sharing His Word with us. Praying for you dear friend. Love ya!
Amen Tiffany I believe we all feel the "tug" of our Father,to surrender all to him and "really" enjoy life in him.
Have a lovely evening 🙂
I used to feel fenced in… not so much anymore. I feel I am right where I am supposed to be… and it feels rather peaceful here. I am convinced when He desires me to be in another place He will move me there. I've not much been one who was held back by self-made fences… I've been more like the horse at the gate chomping at the bit…to get out… trying to push for something before it's time. I'm grateful that He's changing me.
Amen! Great post.
Love to you
Kelly
Amen…been behind the chainlink before…praise God for freedom!
If I feel fenced in, it's usually a problem of my own creation…and I need to praise him like those at Jericho so the walls will come tumbling down!
I love how you see. B 🙂
Amen, Tiffany. Great insight.