Setting Boundaries 1 All you need to say is simply Yes or No... Matthew 5:37 NIV When does a good thing become too much? Youre helping out a friend-in-need, but its starting to take the life out of you too... Or youre that person in trouble, and you arent sure if your mates have got your back... Todays verse is about clarity, and integrity. The passage its taken from tells us not to swear oaths, but to be trustworthy by just our Yes or No. The same is true when were dealing with people around us, especially if theyre in a tough spot. If we dont give them a straight-up Yes or No when were relating to them, we lack the integrity that we owe to them, and to God. Needing to be needed by needy people (try saying that three times quickly), puts the needy person in the drivers seat - and can quickly drive you over the edge. The more you do to make them feel less... whatever they feel... and make yourself feel less guilty, the more they might resent you for not giving as much as they think you should, and you end up in a double bind - neither of you able to break the cycle. Recognise yourself in there? If so, youre already moving toward a healthier, less toxic relationship. Over the next few days keep reading to dig a little deeper and, in the meantime, take a good look at your health levels - both you and your friends will be glad of your honesty. And if youre beating about the bush, make an effort to be honest (as well as gracious!) all day today. If you find a person or situation you struggle to be straight-talking in, its time to start praying #breakfastwithGod
Posted on: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 07:00:41 +0000
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