Tuesday, May 19, 2009

BOUNDARY ISSUES

I am reading a book called Practicing Greatness by Reggie McNeil. In it, he said that we can learn to respond to others in four unhealthy ways. Look Through them and become aware of what your tendency is and ask God to help you respond in healthier ways.

Compliant
Don’t want to hurt others feelings
Hard time saying, “No”
Need to always feel available
Avoid ant
They put up huge walls around them to let know one in
Keep other people out is their motto.
Keep people at a distance
Controllers
Tell others how to think or feel
Use guilt or manipulation to get there way
Need to feel in control of everything
Non responsive
Are unmoved by others hurts
Walled them self up so they are not drawn to alleviate others suffering
Ministry roles don’t usually attract these people

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