This article is based on the principles found in by Lysa TerKeurst (Zondervan, 2022). For the full scripture references, workbook exercises, and case studies, please refer to the original text.
A user review on Goodreads noted: "I printed out the PDF and put the 'Consequence Script' on my fridge. When my mother-in-law started her usual guilt trip, I literally read from the paper. It saved my marriage."
Step 2: The Clarify You must state your boundary out loud. The PDF provides scripts. For example: "I cannot continue this conversation if you raise your voice. We can try again in 20 minutes."
While her divorce is the anchor, readers in different situations (abusive parents, toxic friends, manipulative adult children) may find fewer direct examples. She occasionally generalizes her experience as universal.
: A healthy boundary isn't about controlling someone else’s behavior—it's about controlling your own reactions and determining what you will and will not tolerate. How to Set Effective Boundaries