By Krista Scott
A Prayer for Healthy Boundaries
God calls us to love others, but He never asks us to neglect the responsibilities He has entrusted to us. Healthy boundaries allow us to serve faithfully without becoming overwhelmed.
Here is my morning prayer:
Father, thank You for the responsibilities You have entrusted to me. Help me recognize the difference between what You have called me to carry and what I need to release into Your hands. Give me the courage to say yes when You lead me and the wisdom to say no when necessary. Protect my heart from people-pleasing and help me honor You with healthy boundaries. Let every decision I make today reflect Your wisdom and not my fear of disappointing others. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)