06.05.22 The 3rd Practice for Developing Healthy Personal Boundaries as You Wait

3. Engender Inner Strength Through Spiritual Growth

During this season of waiting, pursue spiritual growth so that your boundaries are guarded from within rather than just being managed outwardly. As discussed in Chapter 1 on Spiritual Alignment, remain consistent in prayer, fasting, reading and meditating in the Word. Obey what it says, so that your spiritual strength is not controlled or undermined by how you feel. Strengthen your desire to honour God above personal comfort so that your boundaries remain firm even when emotions rise. 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us that God has given you a spirit of “self-control amongst other attributes.

Identify what weakens your spiritual focus or strains your emotions, then prayerfully make the necessary adjustments to avoid compromise.