Katie's prayer: Matt Maher's "Jericho"

One of the many bumper stickers on my facebook is this one...

I think I do this often. Because of the "friendships" I experienced growing up, and then again during part of my time at college, I've learned to not always trust everyone. If someone doesn't care enough to break down the walls I keep putting up, then they are obviously the same as those "friends" I had in the past. It's a good theory. And has possibly kept me from getting to know some people better. But in some cases that's a good thing.

The problem comes when I let this un-trust (is that a word?) flow over into my actual friendships, my family relationships, and my relationship with God. I'm learning that sometimes I can't always count on the other party to tear down my wall by themselves. I have to help tear down that wall, otherwise things don't end up well. That requires me being vulnerable and trusting and putting myself out there. But from what I've experienced (with the exception of those non-friendly people), it's more than worth it.

Let the walls come down

Let the walls come down

Let the walls come down