Building Up Boundaries:

with Grace—

Let’s talk boundaries—not as brick walls, but as gentle fences that keep the garden of our lives safe and flourishing. Proverbs 4:23 reminds us to "guard our hearts, for everything we do flows from it." Boundaries are an act of stewardship, not selfishness.

When we lovingly guard our time, our energy, and our sacred spaces, we are honoring the temple God has entrusted to us. We’re not shutting people out; we’re allowing the right things to grow in the right season.

Setting boundaries can feel scary—especially for tender hearts who love to give. But hear me: Saying no is sometimes the bravest yes to yourself. It’s saying yes to health, to wholeness, to being fully present where you are most called.

Boundaries are where grace and honesty meet. Let them bloom in your life.

Journal Prompt: Where in your life are you being invited to plant healthier boundaries? How can you protect your peace while still leading with love?

Example Response: "I’ve been saying yes to projects that drain me. I’m learning that protecting my weekends isn’t selfish—it’s giving me room to truly rest and offer my best self to the things that matter."