Today's reading is one of those chapters we can miss out on if we aren't careful. When you see chapter's like this you may be tempted to read right over it. The minute I start reading genealogy I can get lost and begin to check out! Today Im so glad I stayed locked in. There was a gem hidden among the lineage.
“For their possessions were too many for them to live together, and because of their herds, the land
where they stayed could not support them. So Esau (that is, Edom) lived in the mountains of Seir.”
Genesis 36:7-8 CSB
This is a physical example of why boundaries are healthy and good. I see wisdom here for us today especially for those of us who struggle with enmeshment and codependency. Boundaries are meant to protect and keep safe. Just like we would call the cops or put in an alarm system to keep intruders out, we should protect our souls in the same way. Boundaries can help to determine where intruders are coming in and messing with one's sense of self.
Today's text is a great example to help one understand the power of healthy boundaries. Im starting to ask myself, what have I been given to steward and how can I protect it in the best way? This includes property of course, but finances, children, myself, etc...
Let me just put it this way, even the Mona Lisa has protection (boundaries) all around her to keep people from harming or damaging this masterpiece. If a piece of artwork has such intentional safety measures put in place, why don't we feel we are that much more worthy of caring for ourselves and taking safety measures?
“For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn
from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us]. [Rom 1:20]”
Ephesians 2:10 AMP
The Bible is so clear, we are a masterpiece, a real work of art! When is the last time you have reveled in that fact?
It's time to protect YOU knowing the value you possess!
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