At different points in our lives we will discover how to be vulnerable and not be so afraid of doing so. As we work on the other end of the spectrum in order to balance things out, to guard our heart as God leads us to establish more boundaries so that we don't allow others to have complete access to who we are and are becoming.
There are parts of us that should be off limits to all (or most) people and only shared between God and those who are most intimate and dear. This bible verse says it all:
Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.
Matthew 7:6
Though it is important to learn to open up and be more vulnerable with others (since God did make us relational beings), it is important that we focus on staying vulnerable with God with all areas of our lives. We know He would never tear us to pieces, but will only make us better as we expose the fragile, broken, and dark parts of ourselves to His light.
We are all sinful and imperfect and God is the only One who will allow us to come before Him, just as we are, completely broken and open, in all cases.
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