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I, the Lord, define the ocean’s sandy shoreline as an everlasting boundary that the waters cannot cross. The waves may toss and roar, but they can never pass the boundaries I set.
–Jeremiah 5:22 (NLT)
GOD’S BOUNDARIES
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you know where you start and end?
Do you clearly see the boundaries that God made?
God created the shoreline so waters don’t cross
The waves can’t go over it even when they toss.
God fashioned physical boundaries so there will be harmony
He set spiritual borders so we can all have unity
If we respect these boundaries, we will have victory
When we do not violate them, we will be happy and free.
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A boundary is defined as a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. It is easy to understand a boundary that divides the line of two properties if you actually see a fence erected on it. But when it comes to emotional and spiritual boundaries, it is more challenging because you don’t have a tangible object.
I grew up without knowing boundaries. It was confusing to watch my family do things differently than other families. It was even harder having your boundaries violated without even knowing they were desecrated. When you are a child, you barely understand things.
The bible tells us that God created boundaries between his various creation. He also set an example for us to respect boundaries.
PRAYER
Show me clearly my spiritual boundaries Lord.
REFLECTION
What is the importance of boundaries in relationships?
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