Rewinding to a year ago…. I was someone that had no ability to tell someone no. The thought that I would hurt someones feelings, make a situation harder on them, or let them down, was something I couldn’t handle… Ever been there?
Fast forwarding to now, with all the changes this last year has brought, I have figured out that it’s okay to say no to people, as long as I am saying yes to Jesus. By all means I still love serving people because that is our job as followers of Jesus Christ.
“Christ has no body on earth but yours, no hands but yours, no feet but yours.”
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Around seven months ago I stepped away from coaching the cheer team at a local college and took a coaching job at a studio…. that was saying yes to Jesus!
Several months ago we stepped away from a church that I still love so much and we are patiently searching for direction…. that was saying yes to Jesus!
This month I stepped away from another part time job that I loved…. that was saying yes to Jesus!
Saying yes to Jesus is not always easy, but it is worth it.
By saying no to so many other things, God has allowed us to say yes to so much more and to do things that we know is only through Him.
I say all that to point out the fact that saying yes to Jesus, even if it means pay cuts or uncomfortable changes, is worth it! In the last year our family has seen more blessings, less financial struggles, and had more beautiful moments than any years in the past. Why is that….?
It’s because when you start saying no to people, it leaves room for you to hear Gods voice and say yes to Him. He should be your main focus…. we have to remember making Him happy trumps making anyone else happy (including you)!
I know I’m not the only busy body that is always seeking to find something to do. It’s still a struggle sometimes for me to remember that Christ is first, family is second, and then other priorities will fall into place after that.
BUT….. He’s still working on my heart and soul! And that is okay!
Something on your mind....?