How and where should we set appropriate, biblical boundaries in our lives? I find that to be a constant challenge, how about you?

 

It’s important to remember that as believers, we are in the process of being transformed into the likeness of Jesus Christ with ever-increasing glory, so that means we will grow in this knowledge of setting boundaries, as we do in others. But ask yourself, have you grown in your ability to know how and where to set right boundaries in your life?

 

Many of us have for so long lived our lives without boundaries, that changing those habits may take us some time. But the sooner you begin to do this, the sooner you will get out of that boundary-less lifestyle you’re leading which will lead you to burnout, stress, anger, and worst of all, missing the good things God has planned for you to do.

 

Ephesians 2:10 tells us: For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

 

God has a plan for your life, and it includes a list of good works which He has prepared for you to do. He certainly intends for you to be busy, and at times you will get weary and tired, but if you are every day doing the good works that he has planned for you to do, you will not be living outside the lines.

 

Look for boundary principles in the Bible. For example, God made it clear that one day out of seven was needed for bodily and mental rest. That is a boundary that was put in place for good reasons. Do you rest one in seven days?

 

Here is another biblical principle: Proverbs 4:23: Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

 

Guard here means put some boundaries on your heart. Be careful who and what you allow into your heart and into your mind. Be careful where you spend your emotions. Put boundaries on the things over which you are emotionally involved. Learn to guard your heart and your mind from people and situations that would harm you in some way. Don’t give your heart, your feelings or your devotion away quickly or inappropriately. Guard your heart. That’s a boundary principle.