Boundaries & Beginnings

Bishop W. F. Houston Jr.
2 min readOct 28, 2024

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🌱 Today, I’m beginning a 7-day journey of intentional growth and spiritual wisdom called “Sacred Pruning: 7 Days of Intentional Growth.” Each day, we’ll explore how to tend to our soul’s garden, setting holy boundaries while nurturing authentic relationships 🌸 that help us bloom. In God’s garden, some branches need pruning ✂️ for new growth to flourish. 🌼Ready to grow together? 🙏🏽

🌞 Blessings on this first day of sacred pruning!

Today’s Divine Revelation: Proverbs 4:23 (CSB): “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

🌱Boundaries are God’s means of preservation, protecting us from what hinders our growth. Today, we honor the holy “no” as an act of faith.

In the garden of our soul, God plants seeds of peace, joy, and purpose. 🌻He sets holy boundaries, inviting us to protect these gifts. 🌸Boundaries are not merely shields but the sacred guardrails along our path to growth. 🌈 When God closes a door, it is not for deprivation but for preservation, steering us toward spaces where we can flourish in His grace.

💡 Now, let’s explore our Philosophical Term for Today: ‘Self-Protection.’

Beloved, embracing God’s boundaries is not a restriction, but a powerful act of self-protection. It’s a divine call to respect the sanctity of our lives and spiritual well-being. 💪🏽We are encouraged to release people, places, and practices that do not contribute to our journey with Christ. 🌱 Each time we speak a holy ‘no,’ we guard our hearts against toxicity, creating space for divine growth.

Boundaries are not just markers of our commitment to God’s calling. They are the very bridges that lead us closer to Him. By embracing these sacred limits, we honor our spiritual health and open ourselves to God’s transformative power. 🕊

Friends, as we embrace the journey of sacred pruning, let’s remember its purpose. Every ‘no’ God asks us to speak is an invitation to say ‘yes’ to Him. 🌄Trust that in closing certain doors, God is preparing a new space where you can grow abundantly. Let us guard our hearts, not with fear but with faithful protection. 🌟

Let Us Go into The Throne Room of Grace and Mercy. 🙏🏽

This metaphorical ‘Throne Room of Grace and Mercy’ represents a place of divine favor and forgiveness, where we can find comfort and strength in our spiritual journey.

“Father God, as we begin this journey of sacred pruning, grant us the courage to honor the holy boundaries You set in our lives. Help us release what hinders our growth, embrace spaces of peace, 🌷 and nurture relationships that draw us closer to You. To God be The Glory!!”

🌺Thank you for joining Today’s devotion. Walk confidently in His preservation and protection. Have a Blessed Monday, Everyone!!! 🫶🏻🕊️😊

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Bishop W. F. Houston Jr.
Bishop W. F. Houston Jr.

Written by Bishop W. F. Houston Jr.

Bishop W. F. Houston Jr.: Spiritual leader, theologian, and Inspirationalist, igniting faith, elevating wisdom, and transforming lives worldwide.

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