New Boundaries

In this season it will be very important for you to partner with me in setting boundaries. To protect your mind, body and soul. To preserve your energy for the things I have planned for you. I will show you when to say yes and when to say no. Don’t agree to something just because there is a need. Resist the temptation to fix things just because you want to be a good servant.

The borders of the Israelite tribes were set very carefully. There were boundaries according to their numbers and capacity. Know your capacity. Don’t feel you let people down when you say no.

The boundaries will protect you and give you strength for my true purposes. Put new stakes in the ground that will clearly mark your territory. Stay firm when people try to invade your space.

You will see an increase in energy, strength and wisdom. Strength will come to the areas and relationships that you are meant to invest in. Receive my courage today to draw the line in the sand. Allow me to impart fresh discernment as you make new choices.

Activation: Take a moment to recall what’s on your agenda for the next few weeks. Ask the Lord to highlight what activities/relationships that should remain and those that are not for now. What are the things you are doing out of sheer habit that takes up time and energy? Maybe it’s time to let it go. Ask for God’s wisdom and discernment in making new choices.

Psalm 27:1 (NIV)

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Matthew 5:37 (NKJV)

But let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ Anything more than this is from the evil one.

Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.