Balance Grace With Boundaries

Friends, how do we begin setting boundaries while balancing grace at the same time? It can be challenging, yet boundaries are vital to our well being. We need to be confident in saying no to anything that does not align with our values or drains us of our energy.

If you have someone in your life who does not respect your boundaries you need to stand firm and gracefully say no to them, too often we are more concerned with how others feel or what they will think of us if we say no to them, but we should never sacrifice our own values because of their inability to accept our boundaries.

God did not create us to be timid, 2 Timothy 1:7 says: For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. We should always stand up for ourselves and do it in a loving and kind way.

How many of you have agreed to do something yet knew in your heart it was the last thing you wanted to do, but you felt guilty saying no? We see this all the time don't we? I know I have said yes when I really wanted to say no and regretted it, how about you?

Our time is limited and valuable, we should be selective with what we say yes to, especially if we want to live a life that reflects our values.

There is a way to say no respectfully, ask God to give you the confidence and strength to put your values first.

Colossians 4:5-6

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Boundaries are a necessity for us to live a balanced life. It's imperative that we do not allow others to control or drain our energy.

I would also encourage you to say yes to the things that DO align with your values and bring you joy!

Written by: Jill Theriault

Crossroads Coaching - @crossroadscoachingongodstime