LizChatter

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 &...