Have you ever watched a show all about organizing your space? Whether it’s The Home Edit or Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, these shows all start with a key step — taking inventory. People pull out every single item in their space. After they see what they have, they decide what to toss and what to keep. The space looks a mess in the meantime! It can feel overwhelming.

Week 3 has a similar feel. I feel like I've been knee-deep in pulling out every single emotion, interaction and behavior in my relationships. I even set a boundary with someone. And it has been hard work. I’d venture to say you may agree. 

This is why I'm proud of us both. We're still studying. Still taking small steps Lysa suggests. Still trusting God with the process. Even if it looks a hot mess for now. So I say, let's keep moving forward toward healthier relationships. Are you with me?

This week we'll read Chapters 5 and 6. In Chapter 5, Lysa shares five factors to consider when setting good boundaries. In Chapter 6, she talks about how to deal with tension that comes up when people don't accept the boundaries we set. The section that outlines what the Bible says about emotional maturity is especially eye-opening.

Outside of reading, remember, too, what else we can do: Write in our journal, listen to the next Counselor's Corner session with Jim Cress on Wednesday, and learn from Lysa’s teaching session on Friday. These have been important resources in my boundaries journey. I hope they're helping you too.

Here's to studying well this week!

Brandy

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Lysa says, "A boundary without a real consequence will never be taken seriously." What comes to mind about your own experience with boundaries when you read those words?