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Bridge the Gap

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Good morning

Scripture reading: Ephesians 2:13-22

Worship song: Gracefully Broken

 


Meditation:

    Historical records indicate that China's emperors began constructing the Great Wall between the 7th and 8th centuries B.C., a project over a period of more than 1,000 years. The Great Wall emerged as the most recognized symbol of China, erected when the Warring States built defensive walls to prevent incursions and invaders with the intent that it would ward off enemies from the north and protect their territory. 

    Similarly, in our lives, we often erect defensive walls intended to keep intruders and invaders at bay. However, more often than not, these walls trap us rather than protect us. Typically, emotional walls are erected after experiencing a broken heart and before the healing process is completed. The walls we build do not serve to protect us; rather, they keep us locked in the prisons of our own making. 

    We attempt desperately to shield ourselves from being hurt by others but often build pathways of isolation. If we surrender entirely to Jesus, He will not only dismantle the walls of defense and separation but also mend our broken hearts and bestow upon us His peace.

Let us pray:    Dear Heavenly Father, You are the One true God from the beginning to the end, matchless in splendor and honor. Therefore, Abba Father, I give You glory. Father, we humbly approach Your throne of mercy for You are the Almighty God who is sovereign over all, and only You know our destiny. We acknowledge that only You can truly shield us from the onslaught of evil and deliver us from the bindings that held us captives. We look to You, Almighty God, to help us rise from the ashes of defeat, brokenness, and scars that have led us to construct walls of separation. We look to You, Lord, as our defense to protect our families and us, as our protective mechanisms often fail. Abba Father, we abandon these walls of imprisonment that have bound us emotionally, and we ask that You dismantle and tear down every barrier, inch by inch. Almighty God, set us free from that which enslaves us in the precious name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 

Wishing you a lovely day. 🙌🙏💖

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