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When I was going through a divorce I prayed for a hedge of thorns around my ex- wife. I saw satan in her lashing out at God, at me through my ex-wife. I saw God literally working on her through her actions, etc. This prayer was a direct result of my faith in God that I was being obedient, and reading "How to save your marriage alone", Dr. Wheat.
My question is I thought there was a difference between a hedge of thorns, and a hedge of protection. Is there different hedges referenced by God that we as Christians should pray about? I am currently praying for a hedge of thorns of protection for a Christian friend that has strayed from God. I obtained this direction from God after reading your info. on this web site. I have felt a tremendous amount of peace since I've been praying for her.
Actually, a hedge of thorns can be a hedge of protection. If you remember the Uncle Remus stories Br'er Rabbit wanted to be thrown into the thorns or briar patch because it would be a place of protection to him but to Br'er Fox or any larger animal it would be a barrier or a means of thwarting their goals or purposes. To the lazy man in Proverbs his laziness became a hedge of thrones pricking him every way he turned but in Hosea it was a means of sending Gomer back to her husband and keeping her from her lovers and her lovers from her thus making it really a hedge of protection. It kept her from evil and evil from her even though at the time it most likely did not appear to be protection from her perspective. Thus they are somewhat the same.
I have done a sermon on the various aspects of hedges and here is the link.
http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=132827&Sermon%20Hedges%20by%20D...
I will agree with you on the hedge for your friend. May God place a hedge of thorns around her to keep her from evil and evil from her that she may be protected by God's grace and led back into His arms of love and reconciliation.
May God hedge you in as well and grant you great wisdom as well as you study His word and minster to those around you.
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| Comment | I like the fact that I ask a question, Dr. Shultz, and you didn't dance around the answer. Not only did I receive a response within 12 hours, but the answer I received I believe to be correct. I was praying for the Lord to give you & I His Wisdom in this. It makes absolute sense what you believe to be God's hedge of thorns of protection. I am so use to this world disecting, and minimizing that God's purpose is His Will, and His Will can/will be accomplished in multiple ways. I am humbled to remember that one person's experience can be a learning experience for another. God has given me discernment to reach out and to learn more of what He wants me to learn. In today's world I am even more prompted to pray specifically for those around me. Christians or non-Christians. We really should be praying for God's hedge of thorns of protection for everyone. Thank you. | ||
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Dr. Ronald E. Shultz
Expertise
I am more of a polemicist than an apologist. I especially desire to answer questions concerning discipleship/holiness, "gray areas", etc. If all you wish is an argument then I am not your man. Sincere seekers only need e-mail me.
Experience
I have ministered in several states since my conversion in 1975. I participate in many forums and have written two books.
Organizations
American Association of Christian Counselors since 2009
Texas Civil Defense since 2008
American Legion since 2002
Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, since 1994
Life Member NCOA, 1973
Dover AFB Honor Guard, 1971-73
Publications
Poem, "Cowboy Up" published in an anthology by American Poets Society, 2004
Author, Jail House Religion, Xulon Press, 2004
Author, The Power of Holy Women, Xulon Press, 2003
Messianic Literary Corner published 45 poems, 2003+
Tract “Which Way To God” published on http://www.tracts.com/whichway.html, 1998
Several poems published on various web pages, 1997,1998,1999
Author, Metamorphosis, copyrighted, partially published collection of poetry, 1968-94
Article, “Why I Prefer Expository Preaching”, published in Canyonview Bible Seminary's Expositor, 1988
Education/Credentials
Doctor of Theology, Slidell Baptist Seminary, Slidell, LA, 2001, Summa Cum Laude
Master of Theology, Christian Bible College, Rocky Mount, NC, 2000, Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Religious Education , Administration minor, Piedmont Baptist College, Winston-Salem, NC, 1982, Cum Laude
Evangelical Teacher Training Association, Teachers Diploma, Winston-Salem, NC, 1982
Other study: Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL - 1975-78
Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA - 1976-77
Interim Ministry For Today's Churches - 2000
Awards and Honors
Heritage Registry of Who's Who, 2006-2007
Editor's Choice Award, International Library of Poetry, 2003
America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals 2001-2002
Stratmore Who's Who, 2001-2002
Guest Speaker Texas A&M, Commerce, 1999
Gubernatorial Commendation by Texas Veterans Commission, 1999
Dallas VA Certificate of Pride in Public Service, 1999
Guest on the Kevin Bullard radio program KPBC AM 770,1997
Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 1996
Editor's Choice Award, National Library of Poetry, 1995
Who's Who in Poetry, 1992
United States Army Achievement Medal, 1990
Personal testimony dramatized for international radio program Unshackled, 1986
Outstanding Young Men of the South, 1981
United States Air Force Commendation Medal, 1978
Two USAF suggestion awards, 1976
NCO of the Quarter, 1975
Freedom Foundation Award, 1975
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