Do you have difficulty telling others no? Do you find yourself frequently pushing your needs and desires aside to meet the needs of everyone else? Do you ever struggle to know how to love others as Jesus desires while also setting healthy boundaries? In this episode, Dr. Alison Cook shares biblical wisdom on how we can discover the best of ourselves and how doing so leads to healthier and more fulfilling relationships.

(Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Resources mentioned:

The Best of You: Break Free from Painful Patterns, Mend Your Past, and Discover Your True Self in God

Boundaries for the Soul

The Best of You Podcast episode: "Should I turn the Other Cheek? Why It's the Opposite of Being a Doormat"

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1. What resonated with you most in this episode?
2. How might you answer Dr. Cook's question: What do you want?
3. How reciprocal do your relationships tend to be?
4. Where might you land on the selfless, self, selfish scale Dr. Cook mentioned?
5. How comfortable are you with setting healthy boundaries?
6. When do you find it most challenging to set healthy boundaries?
7. How can strong, clear boundaries lead to relational health?
8. What is one action step God might want you to take, having listened to this episode?