Context Matters: Stand Firm On Your Boundaries

I’ve been reflecting on this topic a lot. I saw a post on Linkedin, and it had two images. One of the images showed what could be seen as someone being inappropriate, and the other side of the image showed what the person was truly doing, but was snapped at a different angle. I was like WOW. Context really matters. 

Oftentimes, as moms we can be seen as overprotective or making unnecessary boundaries that could seem like an inconvenience to others. However, our intent is to create routine, structure and consistency, yet we are met with push back or disrespect. 

Stick To Your Healthy Boundaries

These moments can truly tear at you, especially if you know that your heart is in the right place. We often try to prove our decisions or why our boundaries are needed. In these moments, hold on to your truth. You know the full story, the full context, you know the behind the scenes action, and why you implemented the boundaries in the first place. Stand firm on that. Don’t self sabotage or break a promise with yourself. 

Don’t Self Sabotage 

This can sometimes be hard for people pleasers because it’s the fact of making someone feel uneasy about the decision you made so you overstep your own boundary to please another person and then you are met with disappointment and blame yourself. 

Choose to break the cycle. Choose to break out of what is keeping you on replay. Choose freedom. Your soul needs it. 

I was meditating on Psalm 103 last night, and was reminded how David said, “Bless the Lord O my soul and all that is within my innermost being, bless the Lord” That was such a profound statement. He was saying that even though this situation and these circumstances may not be ideal for me right now, I will still bless the Lord. In spite of everything in me that wants to be down, sad, or disappointed. I will bless the Lord for who He is to me.