Sitting on my sofa, snuggled up watching Nascar. I got thinking about some of the stuff I say No to, and why. Sometimes, or like at the moment, most of the time, we have to say No to people we love, friends, church family or others when we are asked to do something. I dont know about you, but after 2 and a half years of illness, I still feel mean about it.
My church family are wonderful in that they dont really ask me to do much, especially if it will make me more poorly, and most of the time they are just as loving if I say No. We as a family, have been called to the church we are at. We are part of a family of believers and we are there for a reason.
Saying No, is very, very Ok when said with love and sometimes the touch of the Lord that we are not to do that something we have been asked. We may feel guilty for saying No or feel that we are being manipulated to change our answer. If you know the answer has to be No, stand your ground, and if still unsure, make sure you talk to the Lord to see if you are still hearing right.
Saying No is ok.
The Minstrel's Wife 
Nov 23, 2013 @ 08:30:41
Yes, and it is freeing.
Nov 23, 2013 @ 14:26:26
thank you for your post. I seem to keep learning this every now and again. God keeps me on my toes!
Nov 23, 2013 @ 15:13:42
I’ve got some personal problems. Could you help me? Thanks
Nov 23, 2013 @ 17:15:25
I dont know chick. I have some problems which are mostly physical. Along side it there are ups and downs with mental health, usually coming with lack of sleep and lots of pain. Worship has always been a good help. it puts us towards the back of the area of our minds, and puts God more towards the front. Bless you hun.
Nov 23, 2013 @ 17:42:43
Ok. Thanks 🙂
Nov 23, 2013 @ 18:14:21
anytime. if you need me, just let me know and am here.xx
Nov 24, 2013 @ 06:20:24
Yes, thanks much for the reminder. Often when I am weak spiritually, the cause is that my worship and prayer times are less than usual.
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Jan 09, 2014 @ 22:52:19
Amen. Saying no is not always easy but it’s necessary. When dealing with me about this once, the Lord showed me how His Lordship freed me from the claims of all other “lords,” be they family, friends, co-workers, etc. Not that I slough off all resposibility. I just remember who is really Lord. Easier said than done, sometimes! Thanks for sharing.
Jan 10, 2014 @ 10:48:03
thank you for reading! bless you and I hope to get to know you better through the amazing world of blogging!
Jan 10, 2014 @ 16:10:47
Amen!