Day 123 - Are you saying no?

Yesterday I witnessed a few women share their story at MOPS (Mother's of Preschoolers) of how God gave them an opportunity to join the group right before or after a major crisis hit, and they could not have imagined getting through it without their MOPS family. Personally, I joined MOPS at the tail end of our devastating year and it has brought me so much joy. In so many ways it was an obvious gift from God and so I leapt at the chance. I am so thankful.

This post isn't about MOPS though; it's about the opportunities God puts before us that we often say no to. Many mommies admitted that they had been asked before but said no. What are you saying no to? What is God trying to provide in your life that you won't let in? What are you too afraid to do? What are you missing out on?

I believe that we need to enter new phases of life and leave fear or preconceived notions behind. We need to listen when God speaks. We need to try new things. We need to give God a chance to heal and renew us. We need to say no to God a little bit less.

God loves us enough to put us in a place of comfort and safety, even in the most trying times.