02 - BOUNDARIES: WHAT ARE BOUNDARIES?
ICE BREAKER / GAME
Would you rather… spend a week exploring a beautiful country or staying in one beautiful location? Where might you go?
OPENING PRAYER
Prayer Example: Heavenly Father, thank you for this time to come together as brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. Holy Spirit, speak to and through us, that we may grow closer to you and deepen our relationships. Amen.
GROUP SESSION VIDEO
This semester in Group focuses on the topic of relational boundaries. Our special guest is Rick Presley, LCMFT.
CONVERSATION QUESTIONS
The below questions serve as a guide to conversation. Select those which you feel will spark conversation, depth and growth in understanding.
- What are some of the individual characteristics you appreciate about yourself?
- Have you ever had to create a boundary around an unhealthy relationship? How did you do it?
- Matthew 5:37 says “But let your statement be, ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no’ [a firm yes or no]” Do your ‘no’s’ ever get swayed into ‘yes’s, or vice versa? In what situations does this happen most?
- How can you prevent a violation of boundaries?
- How does a healthy relationship feel to you?
- What are your take-aways?
PRAYER
(Encourage others to pray, gaining confidence in public prayer in a safe environment)
Example Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for this opportunity to grow together and learn about boundaries. May we consider Matthew 5:37 and let our no’s be no’s and yes’s be yes’s in a healthy and loving way. Thank you for helping us develop healthy boundaries, that we may become all you intend us to be for your glory. All for your kingdom, precious Jesus. We love you. Amen.