Fortress Of The Heart

I read in Darlene Zschech's book: "Kiss of Heaven" that our human hearts can only take so much before we build up walls to defend ourselves from further hurts but at the same time, we prevent loved ones from coming too close to us.

I was that type of person for many years, not letting people close to my heart for fear of getting hurt again. I had this "victim" mentality that everyone did me wrong and always made use of me for their own gains.

There were two things that I've learnt over the course of time:
1.) People do and will hurt you whether you like it or not
2.) People will come and go at different phases of your life

I felt sad that good friends stopped contacting me when we went our separate ways in life, they've either started working, national service, schools or other commitments. But one thing that remains important is my family. They will always be here for me.

I'm slowly learning to open my heart and learning to trust people again. It's not going to be easy but it can be done with perseverance and faith in God.