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Sunday, 11 March 2007 |
WELCOME ICEBREAKER
When you grew up what kind of yard did you have? What was your favourite place in the yard? Did it have a fence? Or ask your group how many are registered on myspace.
WORSHIP Come into His presence with thanksgiving by singing, praise reports or read a passage of scripture like Psalm 148.
WORDIn their book on boundaries Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend write that boundaries are personal property lines that define who you are and who you are not, and influence all areas of your life. Physical boundaries help you determine who may touch you and under what circumstances. Mental boundaries give you freedom to have your own thoughts and opinions.
Emotional boundaries help you deal with your own emotions and disengage from the harmful, manipulative emotions of others. Spiritual boundaries help you distinguish God’s will from your own and give you renewed awe for your Creator.
Discuss how healthy boundaries are established.
- Listen to the Father, not the crowd. Build your boundaries on His word. Read the following verses and discuss how they apply to this principle: Joshua 24:15, John. 8:28, Galatians 1:10, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Colossians 3:23, Ephesians 6:6,7
- Maintain the margin in your life. Read Proverbs 22:3, 25:28, Ecclesiastes 9:10, Matthew 14:22-23, James 5:12, Galatians 6:5. As a people we have limitations and it is our responsibility to keep margin in our lives. Margin is the space between what we are presently carrying and what we are capable of. Like a car traveling on the highway the faster we travel the more margin we need to prevent a crash. Like a gardener there are seasons we need to prune back of activities to be healthy and bear fruit. As a group discuss what areas you need to prune back on. What do you have trouble saying yes to? What do you have trouble saying no to? Why do we struggle with maintaining our boundaries?
WORKPray for those in your group that may be battling to restore areas in their lives.
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