DEVOTION - SAT. 13TH DECEMBER: RELATIONSHIP BOUNDARIES: SAYING YES & NO SPIRITUALLY

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DECEMBER: OUR MONTH OF DIVINE ALIGNMENT

Week Theme: Relationship Alignment (Dec 8–14)

Isaiah 30:21“And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it…”
Amos 3:3“Can two walk together, except they be agreed?”
Psalm 37:23“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD…”
Romans 8:14“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”

Alignment = Agreement + Ordered Steps + Spirit-led Living


SATURDAY, 13TH DECEMBER 2025

DAY 13 — RELATIONSHIP BOUNDARIES: SAYING YES & NO SPIRITUALLY

Scriptures:

Proverbs 4:23
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”

Matthew 5:37
“But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.”

Amos 3:3
“Can two walk together, except they be agreed?”


Reflection:

Divine alignment requires discernment, and discernment requires boundaries. One of the biggest spiritual weaknesses many people carry into a new season is the inability to say yes and no with conviction.

Your spiritual life is shaped not only by what you embrace, but also by what you refuse.

Some relationships drain your energy.
Some conversations corrupt your spirit.
Some environments weaken your resolve.
Some connections pull you out of alignment.

When you refuse to set boundaries, you unknowingly give people access to your peace, your focus, and even your destiny.

God never forces alignment — He invites it, and boundaries protect it.

A spiritual YES is agreement with God’s direction.
A spiritual NO is rejection of anything that threatens it.

Jesus Himself demonstrated boundaries — He withdrew from the crowds, separated from noise, and surrounded Himself with people who understood His mission.

In divine alignment:

  • A YES must be intentional
  • A NO must be prayerful
  • And both must be led by the Spirit

You cannot step into 2026 with open doors everywhere.
Some doors must remain shut.
Some friendships must be redefined.
Some access must be restricted.
Some conversations must end.

Not everyone deserves every part of you.

Today’s devotional is your reminder:

Healthy boundaries are not rebellion — they are spiritual wisdom.
Alignment requires agreement… and agreement requires limits.


Prayer:

Father, give me the wisdom to know when to say yes and the strength to say no.
Teach me to guard my heart, my time, my relationships, and my assignment.
Disconnect me from every influence that weakens my walk with You.
Align me with the relationships that honour Your purpose for my life.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.


Declaration:

I walk in divine wisdom.
My yes is led by God; my no is empowered by the Spirit.
I set healthy boundaries without fear or guilt.
My relationships align with my destiny.
I refuse distraction, confusion, and spiritual leakage.
I am fully aligned for 2026.


Spirit Challenge:

Identify three relationships or environments that require new boundaries.
Then write one boundary you must set in each area.
Pray for the courage to enforce these boundaries and the clarity to maintain them.

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