TOPIC: SECURE ENOUGH TO SAY”NO”

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Now am I trying to win the favor of men, or of God? Do I seek to please men? If I were still seeking popularity with men, should not be a bond servant of Christ (the Messiah). – GALATIANS 1:10 (AMPC)

MESSAGE

Have you ever felt that you could not be
everything that everybody wanted you to
be? Have you ever known deep down inside
that you really needed to say “no” to a lot
of people-but the fear of displeasing them
had your mouth saying, “I’Il try,” while your
heart was screaming, “l can’t do it!”?

Sometimes, insecure people say “yes,” when
they really mean “no.” Those who succeed
at being themselves don’t allow others to
control them. They are led by a bold heart
that knows God loves them, not by the fear of displeasing others or being rejected by
them.

We should not get angry at people because
they place demands on us, because in
reality it is our responsibility to order our
lives. Thankfully, we can be secure in Christ
and bold enough to say “no” to people
when we know it is the right thing to do.

Prayer Starter: When I am in a situation,
Father, where I am tempted to overcommit
to something or someone even though l don’t have a peace about it, help me to be
secure enough to say “no.” I thank You that
my security is found in You, not in pleasing
others.