Have you ever said yes when everything inside you was telling you that you should say no?

Sometimes we say yes because we genuinely want to serve. Other times, we say yes because we’re afraid of disappointing someone. That distinction matters. There will always be more good things we could do than things God has actually called us to do. If our goal is to make sure no one is ever disappointed with us, we will eventually overload our schedules, exhaust ourselves, and neglect what God has actually asked us to do. Sometimes pleasing God requires disappointing people. Jesus never called you to meet everyone’s expectations. He called you to follow Him. You don’t have to say yes to everything in order to be faithful. Sometimes a gracious “no” allows you to give your best “yes” to what God has actually called you to do. Before your next yes, ask: Am I being led by God or am I being controlled by people?