Chapter 1 takes a look at a day in a boundaryless life. Sherrie is the main character mentioned. She is facing the feelings of dreading the day before it even begins due to juggling all of the responsibilities. She is feeling helpless in many of the situations. Sherrie faces these questions: Can I set limits and still be a loving person? What are legitimate boundaries?
I want to start with those two questions as we explore boundary issues in our lives. Everyone has boundary issues. Some handle their boundaries better than others. No matter what area you struggle with, God has clear answers for how we should view our boundaries.Looking forward to hearing from others.
Donna
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I was the guy who thought he didn't need this book. I've never had a problem saying no,or dealing with peer pressure. I was wrong. I found out a lot about myself and seen how I needed to treat others. Through Boundaries the Lord humbled me.
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ReplyDeleteI find that not setting limits actually limits my ability to love people effectively. The hardest thing for me to realize as a human being is that there are only 24 hours in my day. The more I say yes the less time I have to share, and when something comes along that demands my attention I have no resources to offer. Often my family is forced to take a back seat to ministry. That is wrong. They should have priority in my life.
ReplyDeleteI have also learned that setting boundaries gets me out of the picture so other people have an opportunity to serve. If I do every thing, no one learns and people become dependent on me. When I say no it forces people to step up to the plate a do ministry.
It is better to teach ten men to work than to do the work of ten men. Much more gets accomplished for the kingdom that way.
PK