The Power of Saying No

But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one. – Matthew 5:37 NKJV

Learning to say no can be one of the most challenging lessons, especially when it involves setting new boundaries. We may struggle with guilt or worry about others' opinions, but the key is staying anchored in Christ. Setting boundaries requires discernment—recognizing what is from God and what is not.

Application:
In moments of indecision, turn to prayer and seek the peace of Christ that surpasses all understanding. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide your words and actions so that your choices reflect God’s will. Be open, honest, and willing to correct mistakes along the way.

Connection:
Thank You, Lord, for empowering me to set healthy boundaries. I surrender to Your leading, even when it involves discomfort or change. Equip and anoint me to make difficult decisions in obedience to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

No Comments


Recent

Archive

 2025

Categories

Tags

1 corinthians Abiding Body ChristsPower Connection Consecration Deliverance Determination Discernment EternalPurpose FaithfulCare FaithinChrist Faith Forgiveness Glorify God God's Care God's plan God's provision God's temple God's timing God\'s plan God\'s provision God\'s temple God\'s timing God\\\'s provision God\\\'s timing Godsword God Goodness and mercy Guidance Hearing God HeavenlyFocusly Holiness Holy Living Holy Spirit HolySpirit Impossible Jesus' yoke Jesus\' yoke Jesus\\\' yoke JesusisTheWay Jesus Joy Kingdom Led by the Spirit Life Maturity Miracles Morning Devotion New Year Overflow Power Protection Provision Release Salvation Soul Spiritual Growth SpiritualFruit SpiritualPerspective Spiritual Spirit Steadfastfaith Strength Surrender TrustGod Truth VictoryinChrist Victory WordofGod Word acceptance agreement anger anxiety authority bitterness boldness born again boundaries caae casting cares change christ compassion confidence daily actions deception decisions directions discipleship discouragment drjoelle empowerment endurance expectation faithfulness fasting fearless fear fire food freedom fruitfulness fulfillment future glory grace growth grow healing hearing heart heaven honor hope humility identity insecurity intimacy journaling light love mercy mind newness new obedience opportunities outreach patience peace perseverance postioninChrist power of God praise prayer presence pride promises promise purpose rejection renewing the Mind resentment restoration rest romans rooted safety sharing shepherd spiritual guidance spiritual journey struggles surrenderer surrenter thanksgiving timing transformation trials trust vine vision waiting walking warfare weariness will worship