If you’re anything like me, you say yes without even blinking. Mostly bc you don’t want to let anyone down or you see the need, and tbh- you COULD do it to help them out. WWJD, am I right?? Ex: Someone at your church asks if you can help them with a cleaning rotation, a friend invites you to a birthday party tomorrow night, your coworker needs your help with a task they’re working on And listen, saying yes to any of those things is TOTALLY ok. But if you struggle with setting boundaries, overcommitting, people pleasing…that’s where things get hairy. I see you. Here’s my problem— I say yes wayyy too much and overcommit. I’m the fixer, the doer, the save the day-er, the one who doesn’t want the FOMO. But then the things I need to take care of for me fall to the side bc I’m too tired or I don’t have the time. See where I’m going with this?? I know you can relate. So here’s what you need to do. And it won’t be easy. But it is stupid simple. Stop being so hasty. Wait before making any decision. You can say no. Proverbs 21:5 says, “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” This year, let’s focus on being diligent with our yeses. Pray about them. Sleep on them. Ask yourself if this is something God is calling you to or if it’s just your people-pleasing heart jumping in. Because when you’re intentional with your yes, you create space to show up for what really matters—the things God has placed on your heart. So, next time you’re about to say yes on impulse, take a deep breath. You don’t have to decide right away. Let your diligence—not haste—lead the way. Am I talking to you?? Did you need to hear this?
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