Sometimes we have trouble saying no. An opportunity or temptation comes our way, and we are prone to give in to the temptation. We may be saying 'No' because there is no established 'Yes'.
If we have a definite goal or standard that we want to achieve, we need to say 'Yes' to that good thing and have that resolve in our mind. Then, when the 'No' temptation comes, we will be better able to stand strong.
Saying 'Yes' to one thing often means we are automatically saying 'No' to something else.
Examples?
If you have said 'Yes' to being fit and healthy, then you are well equipped to say 'No' to a night with a big bowl of ice cream in front of the TC.
If you are committed to being a virgin on your wedding day, that 'Yes' will strengthen your 'No' when you and your boyfriend end up alone.
Seems to me that this nugget might be helpful for me. I just need to think about my 'Yes' choices.
Reference: November 29, 2010 devotional from She Seeks
See Shannon's vlog response to this very issue.
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