Inner Evacuation For Unconditional Love

Inner Evacuation For Unconditional Love…

Love’s journey often feels like an external quest, a relentless pursuit of “the one” or the ideal situation. We tirelessly search, hoping to stumble upon the affection we deeply desire. Yet, the profound truth is that the most vital work lies not in finding love but in the courageous act of dismantling the walls we’ve unknowingly built around our own hearts.

We love because he first loved us.  1 John 4:19

These barriers are layers of protection, carefully constructed from past hurts, disappointments, and ingrained fears. They manifest as cynicism, a reluctance to be vulnerable, or a constant anticipation of pain. While they may have once shielded us, these walls ultimately imprison the very love we yearn for. They filter out warmth, deflect genuine connection, and sow doubts that prevent us from fully embracing the present.

The invitation before us is one of brave self-discovery. It calls us to honestly examine our inner landscape and identify these self-imposed limitations. What narratives do we cling to that keep love at bay? What fears whisper, urging us to remain guarded? Perhaps it’s the fear of rejection, the lingering memory of betrayal, or the deeply rooted belief that we are unworthy of true affection.

Opening ourselves to love is not always easy. It demands vulnerability, a willingness to feel, and a conscious choice to trust, even when the shadows of past experiences loom. It requires us to keep our hearts and minds “wide open,” like windows allowing sunlight to stream in, even when a storm threatens.

True peace isn’t found in a trouble-free existence, but in the unwavering presence of love within us. This inner love acts as an anchor, grounding us amidst life’s inevitable challenges. As we actively seek the good in others and the positive aspects of our circumstances, we tap into this wellspring of love within ourselves. It’s a beautiful reciprocity: the more we see love in the world, the more we awaken to the love that resides within our own being.

Let us, then, shift our focus from the external search to the more profound and transformative journey of inner excavation. Let us gently dismantle these barriers, brick by weary brick, allowing the radiant light of love to shine through, for ourselves and for those around us.

Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts yearning for the fullness of Your love. We confess the ways we have built walls around ourselves, driven by past pain and fear. Forgive us for guarding what You intended to be open and free. Grant us the courage to examine our inner landscape, to identify the fears and beliefs that keep us from truly loving and being loved. Soften our cynicism, heal our past wounds, and embolden us to embrace vulnerability. Help us to trust in Your unfailing love, which casts out all fear.May Your Spirit guide us in dismantling these barriers, brick by weary brick, so that Your radiant love can flow freely within us and through us to others. Awaken us to the love that resides within our own being, a reflection of Your divine affection. May we see You in every person and every circumstance, and in doing so, experience the peace that surpasses all understanding. We pray this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who first loved us. Amen.

Shift your gaze from the horizon of what you seek to the boundless expanse of what you already are. True love isn’t found in a destination, but in the radical act of becoming the open vessel for its divine flow.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼