The last few months or so have been quite interesting for me. I'm on a journey or I should say beginning the journey of saying "yes" to the future and what God has for me instead of saying "no" to the future and all that God has for me. The decision for me to say yes hasn't been an easy one. For very and I do mean very long time I have been saying a loud resound "NO!" Reason being I was making excuses such as I can't...It's too hard, I don't think I can do it, Why should I? It's probably not even worth it.
I had all of these excuses in my head and allowed fear to take over be in the driver's seat. Up to this point it hasn't gotten me any where except having me go around and around and round the merry go round. It hasn't has been fun. I have missed out on a lot of good things and wasted a lot of time. I wish I could go back and re do these last several years but I can't I can only move forward and decide not to waste anymore time. In the process of me saying "No!" all the time to my future I have have frustrated, saddened and probably even hurt people who were only trying to help me and wanted the best for me. People who saw things in me that I couldn't see in myself or probably refused to see in myself. When you continue to say "No" it not only affects you, which ultimately it does, but it also affects the people around you. People who care and want to see you succeed and be all that you can be. It's frustrating for them to see someone they care about not care about themselves. Sadly after a period of time people will begin to leave you alone and not say anything anymore because they are tired, frustrated and there is nothing else for them to say. Saying "No"to your future and to the people that want to help you and see succeed can cost you a pretty penny; in the end it's not worth it at all. This something I've had to learn in someways the hard way and I'm not proud of. However I do know that I can still make things happen for myself and still be all that I can be because I know that God is with me and with His help I can succeed and be a blessing to not only those around me but also to those whom I'm destined to bless and help.
That would be horrible and I'd feel ashamed, saddened, embarrassed and regretful. I would have NO excuse or reason. So I want to get on out there and be inspiring and encouraging so when I do stand before God I will feel proud, accomplished and elated that I put a smile on His face and that He's proud of me.
I encourage you all to take a serious and honest look at yourself and ask yourself the same question I did. Are you saying yes or no to your future? Are you making decisions that will benefit you in the long run or are just benefiting you now? Are you frustrating the people who care about you or are you inspiring them? Are you growing and maturing or are you being stagnate? These are just a few questions that you should ask yourself from time to time. I hope you will be honest with yourself and be real, because what you decide and do today will affect your tomorrow. It's up to you to decide.
As time goes on and as I continue my journey I will share more and more because I want to inspire and encourage you. Also please feel free to leave a comment as well. :-)
