Description
Relationships are wonderful . . . until they’re not. Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst as she helps you stop the dysfunction of unhealthy relationships by showing you biblical ways to set boundaries–and, when necessary, say goodbye–without losing the best of who you are. Is it unloving or selfish to set a boundary? Are Christians ever called to walk away from a relationship that’s no longer safe or sustainable? Lysa TerKeurst deeply understands these hard questions in the midst of relational struggles. But after thousands of hours of counseling intensives and extensive theological research that transformed the way she defined healthy relationships, Lysa is now more committed than ever to loving people well without losing the best of who she is. She wants to help you do the same. In these pages Lysa will help you: Understand the five factors to remember when implementing healthy boundaries. Determine the appropriate amount of personal and emotional access someone has to you based on how responsible they’ll be with that access. Stop being misled and emotionally paralyzed by wrongly interpreted or weaponized scriptures that perpetuate unhealthy dynamics in difficult relationships. Overcome the frustrating cycle of ineffective boundary-setting with realistic scripts and practical strategies to help you communicate, keep, and implement healthier patterns. Be equipped to say goodbye without guilt when a relationship has shifted from difficult to destructive and is no longer sustainable. Receive therapeutic wisdom you can trust directly from Lysa’s Christian counselor Jim Cress, who weighs in throughout the book. You’ll be relieved to learn that boundaries aren’t just a good idea, they’re a God idea.
Kara Martz –
This book is a fantastic resource for any person who would like to bring health and peace to your life. It is NOT a book on how to “fix” your relationships or a book on divorce. It gives a healthy biblical perspective on how to set and keep boundaries, unfortunately something that many Christian circles have failed to encourage a “good christian woman” to do, especially when it comes to disfunctional marriages, toxic family members, or life sucking friendships. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to reinforce or learn that boundaries are what keep your relationships healthy and you in a place of peace. I am reading this book in our women’s Bible study class and it has been challenging and eye opening for each one of ladies. We have all found areas to grow in our lives and walk with Jesus.
Amazon Customer –
Did a Bible study on this book where we bought the study guide but did not “need” the book. The guide is insightful BUT the book is indispensable . Provides biblical references to explain how Jesus handled situations similar to ours, Biblical quotes to support Christian actions, and Biblical quotes regarding how God wants us to act. Excellent!!!
GG –
WOW! Love this Book! Lysa Tyrst once again has delivered another AWESOME Book. I found this Book to be very transparent and vulnerable – grittier than her prior writing. I am more than impressed with the deep wisdom this beautiful godly woman shares. Lysa is precious! This book is very biblically grounded. I HIGHLY recommend this book to EVERYONE to read! I already have 2 people in mind of whom I will be buying more copies of this book for! Thank you Lord Jesus for the work you continue to do through this amazing woman and Author. Thank you Lisa for your AUTHENTICITY and COURAGE to bear your heart in this book for the benefit of your readers to glean from your struggles. Not easy I am sure. It helps us ALL grow more mature in our relationships and in our reverence and dependency of Christ in our lives and this Book directs the reader to look to our Father in Heaven and seek His precious Word (the Holy Bible) for answers to tough relationships. I highly recommend BUYING and READING this wonderful book by Lysa! You will Enjoy!
Deborah –
Loved practical help and clear definitions and concepts to learn difference between difficult versus destructive relationships and how to live God’s Word in Truth and context. Helpful section on how scripture can be used against us if we don’t know the real meaning and how to learn correct meanings and apply them, Great book thanks Lysa! THANK YOU LORD!
Amazon Customer –
Everyone should read this gem. Lysa does a fabulous job of explaining why we all need boundaries in various relationships. I will reread it again. My life is better with this book. I never understood that it is good to set boundaries and Biblical and healthy. I was a pleaser before to my own detriment. I also learned to control my emotions and my voice.