Cross Church: June 20, 2021

Killing and Healing

  • Ecclesiastes 3:3
  • Luke 13:6-9
  • Ephesians 4:2
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:11
  • Matthew 28:19-20

Would You Rather

  • Would you rather kill or heal?
  • Would you rather draw boundaries or heal?

What Is a Boundary?

A boundary is a property line. - Boundaries book - Henry Cloud

How to Set Boundaries

  1. Build supports systems
  2. Identify the issue
  3. Get help
  4. Learn to develop your “No”
  5. Forgive the aggressor

How to Grow/Heal

  1. Allow the advocate to work
  2. Dig
  3. Fertilize
  4. Give God room

Your Pain Is Meant to Be Seen by Others.

Ask Myself

What should I tear down?

  • Places of decay, rot and any cannot be restored.

What should I build up?

  • One another
  • My faith
  • God’s kingdom

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