Nashville Marriage Studio

Like a city that is broken into and without walls is a man who has no control over his spirit.
Proverbs 25:28
We understand the danger that comes with living in a country that is not able to defend itself. As Americans, most of us have no real experience with this reality, but we can imagine the fear that must exist when another country invades and begins attacking.

We definitely understand this concept when it comes to our homes. We know not to let just anyone in. To lock our doors at night. We treasure the safety that comes from walls that are intact.

This proverb is an important reminder that our emotional boundaries are just as important as our physical ones. We allow our peace of mind to be robbed when we do not have the proper walls in place. One important boundary is between ourselves and others, being sure that we’re being true to who we are and not being crushed by the opinions and desires of those around us. Another important boundary is between our thoughts, actions and feelings. It is easy to hand off responsibility for our actions with the excuse that it felt like the right thing to do at the time. Knowing and owning that sometimes blurry line between our feelings and actions is empowerment at its core.