Do you realize you have every right to set boundaries?

Many of you have been taken advantage of for far too long due to your kindness. Being used and abused does not equate to love. Stop ignoring your instincts when people deplete or demoralize you, even if they claim to be your friends. Healthy friendships and relationships promote growth, companionship, and trust.

That said, it’s okay to say that you would rather be alone than be with people who refuse to better themselves and instead steal from you. Loving oneself means protecting everything God has given you, and your heart is crucial in seeing yourself accurately.

Anyone who plays with your emotions to feel better about themselves should not be allowed in your heart space. Seeing yourself in a poor light while you’re shining brightly due to people who dislike you is a sure sign to direct them to the door.

Choosing to go along to get along while not getting along at all is a great disservice to your overall well-being, your heart, calling, and purpose in life. At the same time, forgiveness is not optional; we must forgive, live, and let live. You can’t change people who are more apt to try to change you to make themselves feel comfortable with your high calling in Christ.

Someone needs to hear this and remember: when people tell you who they are, open your ears and listen while keeping your eyes wide open to see it. Beloved, guarding your heart by forgiving and moving on is okay.

King Solomon said it best: “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23, NIV).

Also, remember Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32, NIV).

Beloved soul, sometimes you need a little boost—a quick message on your feed to lift your spirits.

Sometimes, those who say they love or care about you manipulate your feelings—your kindness, love, or even your brokenness—and you give too much while others take advantage. Then, they turn around and drain you dry or attack you when you speak up.

Today, this small message is reaching your feed to validate your feelings, and no, you are not crazy when you see yourself being attacked for confronting their poor behavior when others don’t.

That’s all part of their plan.

Please understand and note that there are also unclean spirits attached to these things and the type of people that seek to deplete the goodness of God in you, leaving you perpetually exhausted and confused about why.

I’ll tell you this: you don’t always have to fight back. Sometimes stepping away momentarily is necessary; other times, you must stand up for your rights, speak peace, and keep your distance. Each situation and circumstance has its own story.

In a nutshell, this is a short word to let you know that you matter. No one is above or below you, and you are not above or below anyone else.

In a world that tends to elevate wrongdoing and ostracize holiness, and yes, even within families that love to triangulate, know that the Lord sees you. —Jesus sees the issues you face, and I love how He uses each of us to share messages so we can learn, uplift, and build each other up.

And yes, sometimes we must gently rebuke to help one another see what we may be doing wrong, offering a loving solution so we all walk according to God’s will and in His love.

Remember, as the Bible says, Love covers a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8).

That same agape love applies to yourself, too—not in a conceited way, but in a kind and caring way—the same kindness and care you show others. —You are more than responsible and accountable for showing that love to yourself in Christ Jesus. —No apologies.

Much love and respect,
Sister Christine ❤️

Christine Beach ©️