YOUR HEART IS NOT A HOTEL

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We live in a world that glorifies being open, accessible, and constantly available. “Wear your heart on your sleeve,” they say. “Let people in,” they urge. But there comes a point when that openness can become dangerous — when we let people walk into our lives, settle into our hearts, and leave behind damage, all because we forgot one vital truth:

Your heart is not a hotel.

Hotels are built for short stays. People come and go. They enjoy the comfort, use the amenities, leave a mess, and check out when it's convenient — often without a second thought. And if you’ve lived long enough, you’ve probably encountered people who’ve treated your heart the same way. They showed up with smiles and good intentions, but left you with confusion, heartbreak, and pieces to clean up.

But you, dear reader, were not created to host every traveler who passes by your emotional door.

You are not a temporary resting place for broken souls who refuse to heal. You are not responsible for fixing what they won’t face.

Your heart is sacred space. Not everyone deserves access. Not everyone should have a key.

That doesn’t mean you become cold or unloving. It means you become wise. It means you learn to discern. Even Jesus didn’t entrust Himself to everyone (John 2:24). He loved all, yes, but He didn’t allow all to occupy intimate space in His heart. Why? Because some came only to take.

Boundaries are not barriers. They are blessings.
They protect your peace, preserve your purpose, and keep your heart available for what truly matters — divine connection, purposeful relationships, and meaningful impact.

So today, ask yourself:

  • Who am I giving heart space to that no longer deserves it?

  • What have I allowed in that needs to be evicted?

  • Am I valuing my heart the way God does?

You are not just a stop along someone else's journey. You are a whole, intentional, and deeply valuable creation. Treat your heart that way.

Let love in — the real kind. Let people in — the ones who pour back into you. Let God in — always.

But remember this:
Your heart is not a hotel. It’s a home. And not everyone gets a key.

Guard it well.
Live from it deeply.
And let God be the gatekeeper.

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