What if we create our own Prisons?
We Create Our Own Prisons
Sometimes the heaviest chains aren’t put on us by other people — we forge them ourselves.
We replay old hurts on repeat.
We churn in regret, fear, and “what ifs.”
Just like Haman built a gallows for Mordecai (Book of Esther), only to hang on it himself, we often create the very traps that hold us back. We let technology track us, algorithms feed us anger, and our own minds become the prison guard.
We hide from God in guilt and shame (As Adam did in the Bible)
Genesis 3:8
We build walls of self-blame, bitterness, and victimhood, then wonder why we feel trapped.
Don’t run or hide from God. He knows you, Loves you and will forgive you with
His Amazing Grace
Side note:
I took the picture above in Ireland. According to the Local guide, the story goes:
It is the bay where John Newton (1725-1807) was saved by God from a severe storm and being thrown overboard.
His shipmates blamed him for the storm and were threatening to throw him overboard to appease the “Gods”
In that moment, he begged Jesus for Forgiveness for his sinful ways.
He Later turned his life around became a Clergyman and wrote that beautiful song.
We need to realize that we are loved.
God welcomes you back with his Amazing Grace.
Then we also must realize that the two commandments that Jesus gave to simplify are:
Love God and Love your neighbor as yourself.
All decisions are from Love or Fear ~ Choose Love
Sometimes Love is sharing a hard Truth even when you know it may hurt you.
Sometimes Love is Loving yourself enough to get away from someone who is repeatedly hurting you, forgive but don’t keep subjecting yourself to a toxic environment.
Most of all Love yourself enough to Forgive yourself!!!
Let go of the walls you think are protecting you.
Just as a “Prevent Defense” in sports prevents the winning team from winning,
Defensivness in life prevents you from true happiness.
Love!
Take Risks for and with Love
In relationships, Love with all your heart.
If it doesn’t work out, at least you gave your all and can move on with no regrets
and remain open and Loving as God intended for us all.
Here’s the beautiful truth:
What they meant for evil, God is using for good.
The same tools that were designed to control and divide can now carry messages of hope and freedom. The same pain that tried to break us can become the very testimony that sets others free.
The key is simple, yet difficult:
Take responsibility.
Stop churning.
Lay down the crown of chains we’ve been wearing.
When we do, we step out of the haze and into the truth that everything works together for good for those who love Him.
This is the freedom my Mom pointed me toward.
This is the freedom I’m still walking into.
And this is the freedom I pray you find too.
Please enjoy the Song I made to fit this message: