New Boundaries

10/23/2026

Put Yourself Second

I remember when I was a youth in church hearing the acronym for J. O. Y. You may have heard it yourself: JESUS first, OTHERS second, and YOURSELF last. Everyone gets all excited about it because it sounds so spiritual. But, is it Biblical?

First and foremost, we are supposed to put JESUS first. He is our God and we are to serve him wholeheartedly. We are to have no other god before Him.

But, I submit to you that we are not to put OTHERS second, but rather YOURSELF. Yes, we are to prefer our brother above ourselves. Yes, we are to lay our lives down for our friends. But, we cannot do either if our heart is not where it needs to be. The Bible tells us to examine ourselves. See what is in your own heart, not what is in the heart of another. You see, you are not responsible for the thoughts and actions of OTHERS. You are responsible for the thoughts and actions of YOURSELF.

In the spirit realm, this includes not judging others or figuring out what they should do or not do. When you say that someone should do this or that, then you are putting OTHERS above YOURSELF. In some cases you are putting OTHERS above JESUS. You are not responsible for OTHERS. You are responsible for YOURSELF.

Many believers will even take this J. O. Y. acronym and apply it to the physical realm. They will do without things they need so that OTHERS may have. While this is commendable, it is not Biblical. I am not condoning the “us four and no more” mentality. However, I am saying to seek JESUS first and take care of YOURSELF second and then take care of OTHERS last. This way you both prosper.

So, the Biblical way to approach this acronym that religion says that we are to adopt is not J. O. Y., but rather J. Y. O. This is where our true JOY will come from. Remember to always put JESUS first. He is the most important part of everything we do. Then, put YOURSELF second. Doing this allows you to submit to God and keep him as your source of supply. Finally, put OTHERS last. This way the gospel is spread to all those around you. It will spread true JOY everywhere you go. I promise you will not be disappointed and those around you will be blessed!

10/05/2026

Become What You Believe

Matthew 9:27-29 (MSG)

“As Jesus left the house, he was followed by two blind men crying out, “Mercy, Son of David! Mercy on us!” When Jesus got home, the blind men went in with him. Jesus said to them, “Do you really believe I can do this?” They said, “Why, yes, Master!” He touched their eyes and said, “Become what you believe.”

Let’s take a look at Matthew 9:29 in several versions. In the KJV version it says: “Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.” In the AMPC version it says: “Then He touched their eyes, saying, According to your faith and trust and reliance [on the power invested in Me] be it done to you;” In the TPT version it says: “Then Jesus put his hands over their eyes and said, “You will have what your faith expects!””
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When Jesus asked the blind men if they believed, he was asking them if they were fully persuaded. When they said, “yes”, Jesus told them that they would be healed according to their faith. Sherri’s translation says that Jesus told the blind men, “you will get what you asked for according to how fully persuaded you are.” We become what we believe when we are persuaded by what we see in ourselves.

Many times, we are discouraged or disappointed because God didn’t do what we ask of him. First of all, you need to ask yourself if what you are asking for is God’s will for you. Ask yourself if you can find a scripture to back up your claim. If there is, continue to stand on that promise. It will surely come to pass. However, there are times that the promise you seek isn’t coming to pass because you are not fully persuaded. You are not 100% convinced it is going to happen.

So, what does fully persuaded mean? It means that you are not going to change your mind no matter what comes your way. You may not understand how electricity works. But, you are fully persuaded that the lights will come on when you flip on the switch when you enter a room. You are confident the lights will turn on. There’s no changing your mind. The Word of God will work the same way.

So, when God speaks a scripture for you to stand on, it is going to come to pass no matter what may come your way. The best thing you can do is to be confident and become what you believe!

10/04/2026

Do not let your current circumstances stand in the way of your destiny. That mountain that stands in your way is defeated. You do not have to go to God and tell him how big your mountain is. Go to the mountain and tell it how big your God is….

09/10/2026

Looking for a new book to read as the temperatures cool down? Then get yourself a cup of your favorite hot beverage, wrap up in a cozy blanket on the sofa and open up “Becoming An Everyday Champion”. Delve into the story of David and Goliath and the five key principles he applied to his life to defeat a giant and become a king. You will discover that his strategies can also become yours as you tackle everyday challenges and life circumstances that come your way. You do not have to live a defeated life. Victory is yours! Get your copy today and be encouraged to be all God has called you to be!

08/13/2026

If you haven’t done so already, Go to Amazon.com and get your copy of my book today. All your defeats can turn into victories as you become an everyday champion!

07/04/2026

Many died for the the freedom we have in this country. One died for the freedom we have in the spirit. Celebrate freedom today. Happy Fourth of July!

06/28/2026

We all face failures in our life. What we choose to do with them matters. David made his share of mistakes. But he didn’t dwell on them.

Rehearsing past failures will cause you to lead a defeated life. But if you will begin to rehearse your past victories, you can become a giant killer just like David! Remembering your God moments will propel you into your future and make you an EVERYDAY CHAMPION!!!

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06/15/2026