Boundaries are designed to keep us on track and out of trouble. Boundaries are a fact of life. From the moment we are born, we are wrapped in a blanket, and placed in a playpen. We are told to go to our room, go to bed, be home by eleven, or not go to a paticular party we may like. God allows boundaries to placed on us simply because he loves us and does not want us to spiral downward toward destruction. Samson had godly parents who did their best to raise him according to instructions given (Judges 13:5). The first few years of Samson's life were uneventful but by age 20, he had slipped into some dangerous behaviors. God made Samson and fully understood his personality and makeup. Like Samson, God made us and knows the lust within us that can easily draw us away from kingdom purpose, thus causing us to spin out of control. Do not be upset when it seems that you are not able to do some of the things that others do. Boundaries have been placed on your life to keep you from being shackled, shamed, and ridiculed. Instead, remember the joy of living within God's boundaries and rejoice in the mercy and grace of God's forgiveness. Be encouraged and Be well.
Pastors Hines
