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Palette Knife background and painting with flat beige, blues and white capturing and blending a single horse to fill the space with the background becoming part of the horse by Laurie Pace
©Laurie Pace       Graphics One Design 2025
Rock Hard
Oil on Canvas  SOLD  by Laurie Pace  

Boundaries — Godly Wisdom vs. 
Emotional Impulse

Boundaries are often misunderstood. Many see them as walls meant to keep people out, when in truth, godly boundaries are designed to protect what matters most. They are not about control or fear, but about wisdom, timing, and discernment.

In relationships, emotional impulse can feel convincing. Feelings urge us to open up quickly, explain ourselves fully, or move ahead before understanding has time to settle. Wisdom, however, invites us to slow down. It asks us to listen, observe, and wait.

Scripture reminds us of this careful balance:

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”  Proverbs 4:23

When to Open Up

Opening up is not wrong. Vulnerability is necessary for meaningful connection. But wisdom teaches us that timing matters. Trust is built gradually, not instantly. Discernment helps us recognize when a relationship has earned deeper access to our thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

God does not rush intimacy. He values truth developed over time.

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault.”James 1:5

When to Pause

Pausing is not avoidance. Silence is not rejection. Often, pausing is wisdom at work. There are moments when the best response is to wait—wait for clarity, prayer, and peace before proceeding.

Scripture acknowledges seasons in every aspect of life:

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”  Ecclesiastes 3:1

Pausing allows emotions to settle and truth to surface. It prevents impulse from making decisions that wisdom would have delayed.

Boundaries as Protection, Not Punishment

Healthy boundaries protect both the giver and the receiver. They preserve relationships rather than destroy them. Boundaries help us love without losing ourselves and give without resentment.
God’s boundaries are always rooted in love. They are meant to guide, not restrict; to shield, not isolate. When we follow His wisdom, boundaries become a way to steward our hearts faithfully.

Reflection

Boundaries teach us to ask better questions:
• Is this the right time?
• Is this relationship ready?
• Am I responding from wisdom or emotion?

When guided by God, boundaries become a quiet strength—one that protects the heart while still allowing it to remain open.
 

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Laurie is an international artist, her paintings are collected in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, DuBai, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, St Thomas, Romania, Greece, Croatia, and Ecuador.  



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