Just don’t do it.
Don’t put in me in a position to hurt you, because ultimately, I will. I am human. I am often too quick with my wit and not fast enough with my heart. I will excitedly overpromise and underdeliver. I will let you down. Then we’ll both feel crummy about it.
I am often amazed at the people God brings into my life. The people He entrusts me with and what fragile wonderous treasures they are. I wonder why He does.
“It’s like giving a toddler a piece of crystal.” I said this to my friend as we walked through the spring woods one morning. I was lamenting behavior which was abrupt and hurtful to someone else. I didn’t believe I had done anything wrong but still felt convicted about the outcome. As I go through life, I am realizing it is so much more about how I do something rather than what I do.
For example, holding boundries. Boundries are a good thing. They are healthy and help people to develop functional relationships. However, defining what I am able to give doesn’t necessitate being rude or dismissive.
“Let all that you do be done in Love.” 1st Corinthians 16:14
This is my goal.
So, if you’re not ready to have your feelings hurt, steer clear of me. But you are ready to walk alongside as I try to figure out how to live a life of love, then I’m your gal.
Continuing the adventure,
Jessica
Jess Boctor 
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