Sublime

For example, when Paul sets boundaries on Meredith’s demands, he forces her to become more independent.

When we don’t have clear limits, we can expose ourselves to unhealthy and destructive influences and people.

Boundaries help you be yourself, instead of losing yourself in someone else.

Good boundaries run off the wackos, and attract people who are into responsibility and relationship. But when our boundaries are unclear or undeveloped, we run the risk of allowing people inside who shouldn’t be there.

Though he may not like the limits, if he has a good heart, he will submit to the limits and begin to grow up in his own boundaries.

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight” (Prov. 3:5–6).

Others’ expectations can be very strong influences. You must make sure that your boundaries are strong enough that you do not let others define you. Instead, work with God to find out who you really are and what kind of work you are made for.

Practice is important in learning boundaries and responsibility. Our mistakes are our teachers.

“You’ve meant a lot to me. Help me know what you need, and what part I can play with my own resources.”