Growing up, we are told to follow life by the rules. We’re told how to dress, how to act, to make life goals and get an education. Guidelines can be walls - “stay on the correct path, young lady! Don’t stay too far from the correct way!”
On Sunday my pastor was speaking on the walls of Jericho and it really hit home for me. I realized how differently my life would have turned out if I didn’t venture over life’s walls.
My High School Graduation.
I’ve worked hard on my reputation. I’m the accountant, the crafter, the mug lady, the soccer mom, the wife. But to some, I’m still just that girl that got pregnant in high school. I’m a statistic. I had a baby when I was 17 years old, therefore I’ll never graduate >wall< I’ll never amount to anything >wall< No one will ever want me >wall< I’m white trash >wall<.
I don’t consider this to be an obstacle in my life, but rather the point at where my life began.
I am one of the 38% of teen moms that graduate high school and I am one of the 2% of teen moms to earn a college education before age 30.
Just because someone decided for me that I needed to be a statistic, doesn’t mean I had to listen. And neither do you. Anyone can tear down walls that have been put up and shout in victory that you are still capable of achieving your goals.
I know God has a plan for me, I just have to be patient enough to see it. I’ve tried to make my own plans many times and have had them crumble at my feet. I’ve even taken it a step further and blamed God for them not working out (it usually turns out awesome when I do this)
>Wall + 40 feet of mud to walk thru<
My advice for breaking down your own walls is to pray and pray some more. A lot of times I feel like I’m having a conversation with myself but then sometimes you get clarity and you know what you need to do. You understand what had to happen in your life to see what He was doing. Talking to God isn’t like reciting the same lines you’ve been saying at the dinner table for 15 years, it’s being truthful with yourself and admitting that you don’t really understand life and need guidance. It’s deciding, for yourself, that there is a Higher Power. The second you decide to believe is the second your life becomes blessed, and loved, and a life that you have never imagined for yourself begins to come alive.
All you have to do is ask and He will be there, even in your darkest moments. Breakdown your walls. Break down what people think of you and walk into the land that God promised you. It’s waiting, you just have to have faith to get there.
Be strong and have courage, do not be afraid. Joshua 1:9
>God’s love conquers all<