Laced With Grace – Christian Devotions

Feeling Fenced In?

By Guest Blogger March 30, 2010 Devotion


(pic taken at my kids’ school)

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SO SORRY ABOUT THE LATE POST. I WAS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY. DIDN’T READ NEW SCHEDULE YET. THANKS TO IRIS FOR EMAILING A FRIENDLY REMINDER! Sharing a post from my blog.

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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).

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GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Tiffany @ Tea with Tiffany


5 thoughts on “Feeling Fenced In?”

  4. Iris

    Yes, I too feel fenced in at time, afraid to knock down the fence. I am grateful for God that He is always there, even when I am afraid.

    Thank you for the encouraging words.

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