FENCE: a barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape. There are many different types of fence: wooden, plastic, wire(for animals). All used for different purposes, all different heights, all different widths.

I think a lot of the time, we put fences in front of our heart. We all experience certain things at a different height. Those things produce different depths of hurt and after a while, we start to completely block things from coming in. We're scared. We're on the edge because we're scared about getting hurt again, and I get that. I've been in that position. But, living with a fence around your heart is not a fun way to live. Sooner or later, that fence in front of your heart starts wrecking your relationships, your dreams, and your self-esteem.

I'm a big dreamer, I really always have been. I dream of dreams that seem too big for human ability. However, I was so hurt by what this world threw at me that I put a barrier around my heart. I stopped things from coming in because I was scared of how they would affect me. No, I don't know what you've gone through, and I don't know if I could even help you overcome that mountain. But, you have a Father in Heaven who knows all about it, and is ready to listen. I simply want your heart to be set free, and for you to walk in freedom because that is the best way to live with Jesus. What is your barrier inside stopping you from -- your developing dreams, your relationship with God?

Let me be honest, you will save yourself a lot of emotional energy if you stop expecting people to deliver every time. Sadly, that is human nature. People will disappoint you, hurt you, and let you down.

Whatever you have been holding on to from this year that has created a barrier in your heart, Jesus wants to mend it today. He wants you to open up your heart to Him and let Him in to knock down the barriers. He wants to love you, and hug you, and just BE THERE for you. He wants you to start dreaming more, start loving fiercely, and start pursuing Him more. He will never cause you to put up a barrier. He will never hurt you. Let's break down the walls, hold hands, and embrace our brokenness together. I don't know why you've put up a barrier around your heart, but I would love to know your real, open heart. Let's walk in this journey together with open hearts, open hands, and let’s see what God has in store.