In the journey of faith, there comes a time when we must confront our fears, our doubts, and even our own conditioned responses. One such response is our tendency to tell ourselves "no" even before approaching God with our desires and prayers. But what if we allowed God to be the one to say "no" instead of preemptively shutting ourselves down?
One of the primary reasons we tend to tell ourselves "no" before even asking God for something is the fear of His response. We're afraid that He might say "no," and this fear paralyzes us. But why are we so afraid of God's "no"? Isn't He a loving Father who wants the best for us? We need to replace this fear with faith and approach Him with confidence, knowing that His answers are always in our best interest.
From childhood, we've been conditioned to perceive the word "no" as negative. Often, we hear it without understanding the reasons behind it. As a result, we've grown up associating "no" with disappointment and rejection. However, it's crucial to remember that behind God’s "no" is a reason in our interest.
Surprisingly, we might also fear God's "yes." This fear arises from the realization that if God says "yes" to our requests, it may come with a condition: we must live out our faith, change our ways, or do something for God’s glory. While this may seem daunting, it's essential to understand that God's "yes" opens doors to blessings and opportunities we might never have imagined.
In our journey of faith, let's learn to approach God with confidence, knowing that His responses are rooted in His love and wisdom. Embrace the idea that it's okay to let God be the one to say "no" or "yes" and that either is an invitation to a transformative journey of faith.