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Date Someone Who Respects Your Boundaries

Your boundaries protect what God is developing in you. They protect your spiritual life, emotional health, body, time, convictions, finances, relationships, and assignment. Therefore, do not apologize for having boundaries simply because someone wants greater access to you.

Jesus understood boundaries. He loved people deeply, yet He did not allow every person to control His movements, schedule, emotions, or assignment. There were moments when He withdrew to pray. There were moments when He refused distractions. There were moments when He clearly communicated what He would and would not do.

Luke 5:16 says, “He withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.” Even Jesus maintained intentional space for fellowship with the Father.

Dating should not consume the space God has given you to develop your assignment.

If you cannot pray because you are constantly on the phone, if you cannot study because you are constantly responding to messages, if you cannot serve because someone becomes offended whenever you give attention to your calling, something needs to be reconsidered.

A person who truly loves you should not demand access to every part of you simply because they are dating you. Love respects stewardship. Love understands that you belong to Christ first.

Your boundary is not necessarily rejection. Sometimes your boundary is wisdom. Sometimes your “no” protects your future “yes.” Sometimes saying no to a relationship demand is saying yes to God's assignment.

Hope Expression Values You 
Apostle Prince Victor Matthew 

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