From My Heart (Issue 49)

A few years ago, at a get-together, one of my friends confided she was going through a difficult situation with her in-laws; another one suspected her husband was having an affair. When we asked, “How are you feeling?” Their answer was a quick, “It’s okay, kaya ko pa.” But, the next time we met, both of their situations had gotten worse. Sometimes, we allow others to abuse us. We don’t set boundaries. We take as much as we can and then we explode! Setting boundaries in our relationships can help us live a healthy and pleasant life. Although the Bible doesn’t use the word “boundaries” to describe the limits we put on other people’s ability to harm us, God’s laws can be compared to boundaries. They were given us for our own good, that He may bless us. It says in Deuteronomy 28:2, “All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God…” I pray that the articles in this issue will touch your heart, and help you as you set healthy boundaries! God bless you. Evelyn Damian, Editor