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comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the
earth.” (Matt. 5:3–5)
I’ll always be poor in spirit, she thought. But my boundaries
help me find the time to receive the kingdom of heaven. I’ll
always mourn the losses I suffer in this lifetime. But setting lim-
its helps me find the comfort I need from God and others. I’ll
always be meek and gentle. But being a separate person helps
me take the initiative to inherit the earth. Thanks, God. Thank
you for the hope you gave me. And for taking me—and those I
love—along your path.
It’s our prayer that your biblical boundaries will lead you to
a life of love, freedom, responsibility, and service.
Henry Cloud, Ph.D.
John Townsend, Ph.D.
Newport Beach, California 1992Boundaries