Have you ever just sat and looked at a Rose and wondered why it had all the thorns?
They are a defensive mechanism to protect the pedals. Humans are a lot like a rose. Amongst the beautiful creation that God has created, when we experience sin, we build this protective barrier we think will protect us. Unfortunately, it just makes us feel guilty hiding the truth. The key is to put in place boundaries that will allow us to shine bright. Not to hide from the truth as that will hinder us from shining at a level that Christ wants us to shine.
Evaluate the boundaries you have in place and adjust accordingly?
By: E5