God is big on boundaries.

He told Adam, ‘You may eat all the fruit except…’ Boundaries.

He told Moses ‘Six days you shall do all your work but the 7th day is Sabbath to the Lord, you shall do no work…’ Boundaries

He told Satan, “All that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person.” Boundaries.

We learnt boundaries from God.

Abraham was old so he made his servant swear by the God of heaven that he will not take a wife for his son from the daughters of the Canaanites, but shall go to his country and to his family, and take a wife for his son Isaac. Boundaries

Joseph said ‘My master has withheld nothing from me except you. Why? Because you are his wife! Duh! Boundaries

Those who grow and fulfill purpose are those who have identified boundaries in their lives and have been consistent enough to keep them.

Boundaries keep you in check and help you stay on the straight and narrow. For all things are lawful but not all things are expedient. That something does not look sinful does not mean it’s helpful.

I found some cool boundaries

I like it when you visit. But don’t visit after 7pm. Boundaries.

Yes, we can always hug but please don’t touch me inappropriately. Boundaries.

Surprises can be quite romantic. But, why is yours mostly on ‘stopping by’ unannounced?

It’s good we are getting freer with each other now. However, kindly inform me first before you take my stuff.

See, ‘No’ is a complete sentence. You don’t have to put a comma and explain. Someone even said ‘No’ isn’t just a complete sentence, it is a whole paragraph. No means No. It means don’t do it, don’t come close, don’t take it, I refuse to be convinced, I refuse to shift ground. It’s truly a whole paragraph.

Have regard for my boundaries. Respect my safe place. If I say I am uncomfortable about something the very first time, don’t smart talk me into reviewing my position. Many times my first reaction to things are my truest reactions. I get worried that the only area you prove your kind of cleverness and brilliance is in prevailing on me to do things I profess I am uncomfortable with. The only period you show you are ‘intelligent and smart’ is when it comes to immorality. That’s worrisome. Have regard for my boundaries.

A lack of boundaries is a lack of respect. And allowing bad behaviour just simply rewards it. And behaviour rewarded is repeated. Show me someone who has no boundaries and I will show you one who is going nowhere and whose end could be disastrous.

I have an assignment. I have a purpose. I have boundaries too.