Every Yes Costs Something
From Faithful Shift Podcast · 27:40
Show by Kendall Appleton
I like saying yes. I like opportunities, ideas, and people. Pitch me something and three minutes later I’m not only in, I’ve got six more ideas to make it bigger.That sounds like a strength, and sometimes it is. But every yes gets paid for somewhere: time, energy, attention, money, sleep, margin, presence. Sometimes the cost is that you don’t have enough of yourself left for the thing you already said mattered more.Most of us ask, “Can I do this?” The better question is, “Am I supposed to?” In this episode we look at how Jesus walked away from a crowd that was looking for Him, how the apostles handed off a real need without dropping it, and how Nehemiah answered the same request four times with “I cannot come down.”Good does not mean assigned. Needed does not mean yours. Capable does not mean called.📖 Scriptures in this episode:Luke 14:28–30: Count the cost before you buildMark 1:35–38: “Everyone is looking for you.” “Let us go somewhere else.”Acts 6:1–4: The apostles hand off a real need so they can stay on their assignmentNehemiah 6:1–4: “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down”💭 Questions to sit with this week:Am I supposed to do this, or just able to?Is this mine to carry?What will this yes actually require, beyond the fun, exciting part?How much of me will this take, not just how much time?What will get less of me if I say yes to this?Does this belong in this season, or is it a great idea at the wrong time?Why do I want to say yes? Is it obedience, ego, guilt, fear, people-pleasing, control, or FOMO?What is my wall, the thing God has entrusted to me that I keep leaving for louder requests?What am I protecting by saying no?What would faithfulness look like here?✨ Your faithful shift this week: Pick one yes you’re carrying right now. Ask what it’s costing you and what’s getting less of you because of it. If it’s a costly yes God asked you to give, keep going. If He never asked you to carry it, this might be the week you set it down.🌿 The Wellness Store These products are part of my everyday life, from hydration to cleaning the house to taking care of myself and my family. Their creatine is one of my favorites. It’s flavorless, easy to mix in, and costs a lot less than other brands I’ve used. There’s so much more I’d love to share: https://mymelaleuca.com/KendallAppleton🎄 The Outdoor Services Serving homes and businesses across the Kansas City area. If you’ve ever untangled a string of Christmas lights and lost a little piece of your soul, they’ll hang them for you. They also blow out irrigation systems before the freeze, take on hardscape projects while it’s cool, and handle lawn and landscaping when spring comes: https://www.theoutdoorservices.com/Next week: Deciding what you believe before you’re standing in the moment that tests it.If this one struck a nerve, send it to someone who needs the reminder and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Keep making faithful shifts. 💛
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