The word no is one of the largest, smallest words ever, next
to the infinite word, if. Yes, it is grammatically an oxymoron, but true. So many people are afraid of the tiny little word. It
has crushed the largest person's ability to stand tall; it has bankrupted
fortune five hundred companies, broken marriages, and the hearts of many
children.
The word no can be used in a negative sense as above, or it
can be used in a positive sense. The rod of correction, most times began with
the word, no. It is part of the rod of discipline. Few people welcome
discipline, right? In order, to grow it is a tool of discerning wisdom which we must
understand and respectfully acknowledge. Note I said, “Discerning.” We have to
be able to discern where the word no is coming from. Is it in a negative sense
to tear you down, stop you from moving forward, meaning never, or the positive no,
the no of protection, or the no that really means, not yet, but maybe later,
depending on you.
The word no, that I want to focus on today is directed towards self-preservation.
“No,” is not an easy word to say, especially when coming from yes people; people
who always say yes, even when it is not in their best interest. Sometimes when “no" is said, the person who it is directed, may appear in disbelief, asking you to repeat it, “Excuse me
could you repeat that again,” or, “did you say no?” It is really a struggle for
the “yes” person to repeat or answer.
The sooner we learn we can’t be everything to everyone and
still be all that God wants us to be, the faster and better we will grow. Putting God
first and doing his will means saying no quite often, in a negative environment.
No, you can’t have time for all the things that the world will attempt to entice
you with and God. God do not want our left over offerings as we learn from Cain
and Able. (Gen. 4:3-7)
As we put God first it will become easier and easier to say
no to things that don’t matter. People who don’t understand will go away and
that’s okay. People who respect you and do understand will take their place.
Why? Because when we put God first, seeking his kingdom, all other thing will be added unto us. Matt. 6:33. Paul says, “if God is for us, who can be
against us?” (Romans 8:31)
Nobody asked me, but I say, in order to preserve ourselves we must follow the formula of putting God first, husband/ children
second, then work, etc., is defiantly a formula for success and peace that
surpasses all understanding!
The word no, preserves your life and your soul! Try it today.
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