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There is freedom just beyond the release.  Trust that God is going before you.  Know this, some things are ended to guard your life against disaster! I am becoming increasingly convinced that living life well is largely about being able to let go and move into new assignments without constantly looking back to grieve the end of a previous season.   Yesterday, as my team was in a deep discussion about plans on how to move ahead from an ended season, I received a personal revelation...  The heaviest pain comes when releasing isn't done quickly. Holding on too long certainly causes one to carry a load of responsibility that is not theirs to carry. I believe this occurs when a deep lack of trust is present.  There was a significant amount of time spent on unpacking that thought... I know from experience that correcting this kind of internal issue is not simple. It takes much more than just wanting to be better, it takes personal work - intentional work. And, in

Let me start this relationship post by stating; boundaries are completely and absolutely, beyond a shadow of any doubt, super-duper necessary when people are continuously abusive. HOWEVER, it's becoming increasingly popular for professing Christians to set unChristlike "boundaries" in their relationships. You know, we do intentionally choose our closest friends but ultimately God chooses who comes into our lives and we’re naïve to think everything between family members (spiritual & physical) will be smooth sailing. I mean, we all have wounds, we all have broken and weak places in our heart. Most have some point of unmet need that impacts their daily life. And beyond that, people are allowed to have a bad day... once in a while, at least  ;) It is through knowledge of our own shortfalls and our love for God can we repent, and it is in our desire to be Christ-like that we choose to do the work of growing for ourselves, choosing to forgive (self & othe