Tear down the walls, see the world,
Is there something we have missed?
After writing this post several weeks back, I sat in a Wednesday night youth service and cried.
And thought about my walls.
The youth pastor approached the stage after this song and started in on the walls we put up. Walls that separate us – from others, from God, from truth.
Fear.
Anger.
Bitterness.
Unforgiveness.
But God had already been showing me my wall and it wasn’t mentioned that night, although my heart was screaming it.
Turn from ourselves, look beyond.
There is so much more than this.
My wall?
Selfishness.
It is an ugly wall. A harsh wall. A strong wall.
I’ve seen it piece-by-piece as life has unfolded: in marriage, in parenthood, in time and finances.
And I’m ready for it to go down – completely.
But how?
29 years of me, me, me is a LOT to demolish.
More than this life, there is love.
There is hope and this is real.
Him. His love. That is the answer.
Your love is changing us, calling us.
We’re SUPPOSED to be uncomfortable – always striving, running the race, changing, trying to be more like Him.
But only His love can make REAL change and demolition of these barriers possible.
Let love tear down these walls,
that all creation would come back to You.
It’s all for You.
It’s time for them to come down ladies.
For us. For our loved ones. For the lost and forgotten.
For Him.
What are the walls you need torn down? Put them into the light – His light – and let us pray for you.
by Erin, Home with the Boys
(Lyrics from Hillsong United’s “Tear Down These Walls)
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Heather says
Ahhh … that’s my main wall as well. When every year begins I ask God what He wants to show me in the coming year and I give my year a word. This year my word is selfless … and God has showed me a TREMENDOUS amount about my selfishness, but I have a long way to go. Like you said … I’ve been living for myself for 39 years … that’s a huge wall to demolish. Thanks for sharing that it’s a wall. It certainly is and I hadn’t thought of it that way. Reading this post is yet another way that God is working with me to slowly, but steadily tear down this wall 🙂
Erin M. says
Heather-
Such a strong wall it is but not as strong as our God, right?! Praying for you girl as we tear down these walls together! Thank you for sharing your heart!
Erin
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this huge wall needed to be tore down for people to see the world.
aplaceforthoughts says
Beautiful post, Erin. I can completely relate. You’ve just reminded me of a few things that I need to take the time to pray about today. Thank you.
Erin M. says
So glad we could connect on this – praying with you!
Judy says
Wonderful post. Thank you.
Erin M. says
Judy thank you for taking the time to comment!
jessica says
wall of fear and doubt.
Erin M. says
I pray in the name of Jesus for those walls of fear and doubt in Jessica’s life to be completely demolished so she can experience Your freedom and hope Lord. Thank you for her openness and her heart to place these at Your feet. You alone can bring us joy. Thank you Jesus.
Amen
Cat Armendarez says
I have many walls,last inches of walls I have not been able to tear completely down. Bitterness,control,no patience,anger,hurt etc.etc……….I pray almost everyday for these last pieces to be demolished and I do believe I am making progress, but having someones else pray would be wonderful!!
Erin M. says
Father,
I pray right now for Cat as she continues to turn over the hurt and pain in her life. We ask for victory for Your glory over these situations and that Cat would feel Your presence guiding her as she moves past these walls. Thank you for faithfulness and for your precious daughter Cat.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
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Stacey says
I love that He spoke to you during worship! This reminds me of Galatians 2:20 – we have been crucified with Christ, it is no longer I who lives but Christ in me! Love this tender moment Erin!
Erin M. says
Worship just tunes me into Him SO well – I really can’t get enough of it! Thank you for the verse as well!
Melissa Michaels says
Oh, that is a TOUGH one isn’t it? I’ve been learning that one in a big way in this first year of church planting. It is sometimes painful to just say no to ourselves!
Beautiful and gentle reminder, thank you Erin!
Blessings,
Melissa
Erin M. says
Thank you so much for your comment Melissa! Dying to self – ugh. SO hard.
I can’t wait to meet you on less than a month!
Sara says
Yay! So proud of you for posting over here today! My walls…ugh, there are quite a few.
Erin M. says
Thanks so much Sara!
Julia says
I think one reason God gave me a husband and three children was to reveal that same hidden wall of selfishness in me. It’s painfully obvious now, and needs to be demolished.
Erin M. says
I completely agree Julia! I don’t like seeing it but I am so thankful when He reveals it SO it can come down! Thanks for your comment!
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[…] Walls Visit DaySpring on: aplaceforthoughts September 25, 2010 at 11:31 AM. Beautiful post, Erin. I can completely relate. You've just reminded me of a few things that I need to take the time to pray about today. Thank you. Reply · Judy September 25, 2010 at 11:37 AM. Wonderful post. Thank you. Reply · jessica September 25, 2010 at 12:30 PM. wall of fear and doubt. Reply. Cat Armendarez September 25, 2010 at 3:43 PM. I have many walls,last inches of walls I have not been . […]
deidra says
So fun to see your face here at (in)courage! You are a brave and beautiful soul! Keep shining, girlfriend!
Michelle DeRusha @ Graceful says
So exciting to see you here, Erin — yippee! And raw, honest words here, too. Selfishness is one of my biggest walls, so I can sure relate to your words of encouragement here — thanks, sister!
Caroline@CarolineCollie says
“Uncomfortable” was on my heart just last night and I am posting about it tomorrow! Beautiful words. Amen and amen. I have walls to let Him knock down, too. So glad He’s patient in His work!