March 21

March 21

 I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:2

 Life's way of reacting to a crushed, broken heart is to wrap tough sinews of flesh around it and tempt us to promise we'll never let ourselves get hurt again. But that's not God's way. Self-made fortresses not only keep love from going out; they keep love from coming in. And He knows we risk becoming captives in our own protective fortresses. Only God can put the pieces of our heart back together again, close up all the wounds, and bind it with a porous bandage that protects the heart from infection but keeps it free to inhale and exhale love.

Moore, Beth (2010-07-19). Breaking Free Day by Day (pp. 83-84). B&H Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.