206. "Keeping the Peace" Doesn't Work | Boundaries Explained
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If setting boundaries (or sticking to them) is hard for you, it's probably because of THIS one thing: You're trying to "keep the peace." When we don't have good boundaries, it's usually because we want to avoid conflict, or avoid losing a relationship. But If you have to work so hard to "keep the peace," do you even have real peace in the first place? In this week's episode, I share why we often strive to "keep the peace," and what happens when we stop all that and experience Jesus' true, lasting peace. I also discuss how knowing His peace helps us find relationships where we can share peace, and deal with relationships where peace isn't shared. Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly Purchase access to the new devotional, What Are You Waiting For? A Raw & Real-Time Journey Through Longing, Surrender, & Desires Fulfilled Purchase the Ignite: Strategic Prayer Planner & Journal Volumes 1, 2, & 3 Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life
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