Boundaries:
The Guardrails of Love
The Guardrails of Love
According to Proverbs 4:23, we are told to guard this “above all else”.
What is the heart?
In Colossians 3:15, the Greek word for “rule” literally describes this sports-related official.
What is an umpire (or arbiter)?
This 3-sided geometric shape illustrates how two people get closer as they both move toward God.
What is a triangle?
When a friend starts a long venting session and you’re busy, you should say: “I have _____ minutes to talk right now.”
What is 15 minutes (or a specific time limit)?
This 2-letter word is the “aligned” alternative to a “yes” born out of fear or people pleasing.
What is a No?
Biblical peace isn’t just the absence of conflict; it is the presence of this 6-letter Hebrew concept of “wholeness”
What is Shalom?
Amos 3:3 asks, “Do two walk together unless they have ______ to do so?
What is agreed?
Instead of saying “yes” to an event when you’re burnt out, you can say, “I’m prioritizing _____ this weekend.”
What is rest?
Jesus frequently set boundaries with the crowds by doing this specific action to be alone with God.
What is withdrawing (to pray)?
True or False: Avoiding a hard conversation is the most “Peaceful” way to handle a conflict.
What is False (Peace is the presence of order, not just silence)?
Matthew 6:33 says we should seek this “first” so that all other things will be added to us.
What is the Kingdom of God?
If someone asks for a favor you can’t fulfill, a healthy script is” I can’t do that, but I can ____ for you.”
What is pray?
A ‘yes” born of fear is actually just a delayed “no” wrapped in this negative emotion.
What is resentment?
If a relationship consistently costs you your peace, the lesson suggests it is likely lacking this “mechanical” state.
What is Alignment?
When relationships are misaligned, we spend all our energy “correcting the drift” instead of reaching this.
What is the destination (or Purpose)?
This is the question you should ask yourself when a relationship feels heavy: “Is this a bridge to a new season or a ______holding you back?”
What is the weight?