I think I have become an expert at saying NO that my mind could readily justify it. I’ve believed that my no is OK, even if it means having to hurt someone else’s feelings or being thoughtless or selfish.
I know until I learn the lesson, the same test will continue to repeat. Sadly, I have failed several times! And as a consequence, I have lost friends, opportunities, and blessings through the years.
As an example, for years, I have been saying no to this opportunity. Maybe because I have other things to do, or perhaps because I really “don’t feel” the enticement. I’d usually respond with, “Sure, please send me the information!” But when they’d do, I’d ignore it.
Until this one phone call one morning. I am not sure if it was the joy or excitement in her voice while sharing the information that when told what to do, I readily said yes.
A couple of hours into it, I started putting together a good excuse! But a voice within me, so assertive and powerful yet gentle and kind, wouldn’t allow me that option!
With a small act of faith, I heeded to the call, and I never looked back.
I am a work in progress, and I know I have yet to pass more life’s challenges, but I am grateful because, in my heart, I know it was God’s voice. He was prodding me to this work.
And He is working to fulfill the dream within me.
I am grateful.
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