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The best way to start the boundary-setting process is by reading God\u2019s Word and praying. These are two vital, spiritual components for determining how to live a life that is both pleasing to God and fulfilling for you. You must lay a solid and steadfast foundation, and that foundation is the Word of God.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Another important step is consulting with several people who have firmly established, biblical boundaries. Glean some sound advice from them as to where you should start. Be sure to…\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Step 1:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Pray for the Lord to reveal to you your need and how to move forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Step 2:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Pinpoint where your boundaries are weak.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Step 3:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Partner with someone who will hold you accountable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Step 4:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Prepare to see changes in your relationships with others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Step 5:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Permit yourself small rewards along the way. Boundary building is hard work!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Step 6:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Provide a support system of friends and family for strength in the potential \u201cdanger zones\u201d that can trigger old responses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Step 7:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Prioritize the people or areas that you want to set boundaries for\u2014don\u2019t try to tackle all of them at one time.<\/span><\/p>\n As you commit your plans and efforts to God and begin the process of working with your accountability partner, remember…\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cTwo are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>(Ecclesiastes 4:9)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n