Setting Boundaries

Jeremiah 5:22 
Have you no respect for me? Why don’t you tremble in my presence? I, the Lord, define the ocean’s sandy shoreline as an everlasting boundary that the waters cannot cross. The waves may toss and roar, but they can never pass the boundaries I set.

We should always remember what God has done and is doing in our lives. We serve a God, who at the sound of His voice and the stretching of His hands, created the entire universe. God has defined each and every single thing He created. God has also defined our lives in advance. What does that mean for us?

If God has the power to set boundaries for the waters, then God has the power to set boundaries for us. God has made it clear how to live a godly life through His Word. The more we read the more we grow. We learn everything we need to know about God and about life through His Word. Look at the last part of this verse. It says, "the waves may toss and roar, but they can never pass the boundaries I set." God has complete control over the seas. He has complete control of everything He created. God has made it very easy for us to accept His love and forgiveness by believing in His Son Jesus. All we have to do is place our trust in Him.

Even Jesus showed He had the power to calm the seas when He was in the boat with His disciples in the Sea of Galilee. The disciples were afraid, but Jesus showed them His power by calming the seas. There will be times when we feel afraid, but we should have faith and believe that God will get us through it.

God has set boundaries in our lives for our protection. He has done this so we can live peaceful and abundant lives. Even when the waves and storms of life toss and roar around us, we can place our hope and peace in Jesus Christ who can get us through any storm that comes our way. Remember this principle: "A life of boundaries is a life of blessings." Setting boundaries is a great way to stay out of trouble and gives you accountability with God and with others. Start setting boundaries today with things you know you struggle with and watch how those boundaries you set will turn into blessings.