The Reluctant Missionary

Authentic stories from the travels of Michael Smalley.

Stop being a doormat

personal growth Nov 21, 2018

Today's show is about how to stop being a doormat but not becoming a bulldozer instead.  And then there's this poem I wrote with Reagan...

Twas the day before Thanksgiving, and all through the land
People were scurrying - things got out of hand
The grocery store workers knew not what to do
When the customer told them to hurry because he had to poo
That customer was me, yes this is true
For the day before Thanksgiving HEB almost got a gift they could not return

Distraction of the Day:

If you get arrested for invading a home, assaulting the homeowner and doing this all naked...how should you try and make this right with your neighbor?

Resource: Pursue Oneness - 7 key strategies to the relationship of your dreams

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Show Content:

Why would I allow myself to be pushed around?

  • Because you don’t believe you are valuable enough to be treated right
  • Insecure
  • You’re an avoider
  • Negative beliefs from childhood to present - things will never change, it will only make things worse...

Set boundaries because of who you are in Jesus.

Choose the right time to talk.

Are my boundaries to honor God and the other person?

Having this conversation early is better. Don’t let things sit and stew and turn toxic. 

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