DRAW HEALTHY LINES IN YOUR LIFE

[Elaine Dervales]

Boundaries are vital to a balanced life.  Establish your boundaries by My leading; use the self-control and wisdom I have given you to maintain them, even in times of transition.  When you do, you'll find greater peace in your life.  You have to stay flexible, but setting boundaries won't make you rigid, if you follow Me.  Don't erect walls; draw healthy lines that don't shut people out.

Proverbs 25:8

"Just because you've seen something, don't be in a hurry to go to court.  For what will you do in the end, if your neighbor deals you a shameful defeat?"

Galatians 5:22-23

"But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  There is no law against these things!"

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, You make everything so simple.  Please break it down for me.  Show me where to establish more strict boundaries, and where to let the boundaries be less strict.  By all means, lead me by Your Spirit, so that I will do the God-things and not just the good things.