Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 NIV
Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong. Hebrews 5:14 NLT
Hot-tempered people must pay the penalty.
If you rescue them once, you will have to do it again. Proverbs 19:19 NLT
Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. Philippians 2:4 NLT
When you hear the word ‘boundaries’ you may initially think of walls, fences, barriers between you and everyone else. Isolation is not the intent of this discussion. In this conversation you will come to understand the protective canopy of love that boundaries, when properly put into effect, actually guard against things that can lead to destructive behavior.
Sometimes Christians can get a little awkward when it comes to talking about boundaries because of the negative implication of harsh limitations. However, when you start at the beginning of creation, GOD laid down the first boundary when He (out of love) told Adam and Eve not to eat of that one particular tree. He showed them all the other awesome options from which to choose, and they still could not resist the temptation to go against His command.
The next boundary was the cherubim that was placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden after Adam and Eve were cast out. The cherubim was to keep them out so they could be spared the eternal separation from GOD by not eating of the Tree of Life. Done in love for all mankind. Painful for the couple, but GOD knew what He had already planned for their redemption: Jesus.
Boundaries set in place so that relationship with GOD could still happen. Sounds odd at first, but when you stop to think about it, we as parents or caregivers do it all the time. Decisions for the good of the other, and ultimately for the good of everyone concerned.
Those are the types of boundaries this transparent conversation will unpack.
Perhaps you have need to ‘install’ a few boundaries around your heart by not disclosing very personal or intimate information to the entire world. This comes through wisdom and discernment, which maturity of spirit will yield. One good reason for continually growing spiritually and emotionally.
Grab your favorite hot or iced drink, your Bible, and something to capture notes. You will want to hit the replay button on this one; there’s a ton of great information and insight that will unfold.
I am praying for you, Friend. Seek the Lord and godly counsel for navigating through this much needed practice.
I love you to Heaven and Back, Girlfriend ~
LindaRJohnson, TitusTwo Visionary
*Thank you to Dr. Henry Cloud | Sheila Walsh | TBN for this.
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