Balancing Boundaries

I feel like one thing that God is constantly reminding me of throughout life is boundaries.

Relational boundaries. Time boundaries. Financial boundaries.

I used to see boundaries as barriers: something I must work, plan, strive harder to overcome. But now I'm seeing boundaries more as protection. However, I've spent so much energy trying to tear down boundaries in my life that now I'm learning how to rebuild appropriate, and necessary, boundaries.

I'm learning that saying "no" to something can be a good thing. I'm learning that if I don't set aside at least one day a week for just myself then I'll wear myself out so fast.

God gives me the energy and strength to complete things every day. However, even God took a day to rest in Genesis. He set the example.

I have to constantly remind myself to rest. There are so many things I see that can be done, and I want to share my time and skills with people when they ask for it.

But I am only one person. And there are only 168 hours in a week.

So don't be surprised if I don't return your e-mails on Saturdays. Chances are I'm laying in bed, or drinking/reading/people watching at Starbucks/Panera.

And for 24 hours a week, that's just what God intended.