Have you ever heard the praise "yes and
amen", or “can I hear an amen?” Boy
I have heard it many times throughout my years, especially during church
services. It usually signifies and co-signing and agreement with has been said.
There is often those "good- goobly- goop" feelings that go along with
it, like you just know that the sun is shining brighter and that everything is
going to be alright.
Well ponder this - have you ever said, or heard
"no and amen?". Sounds weird
and contradictory huh? Work with me for a few moments.
When you really think about it - no is often times
the best thing that you can hear.
No, I am not losing it. There is a hidden power in
NO.
Think about all the things that may have happened
in your life, where the answer was NO.
That job you really wanted badly- that didn't call
back.
That relationship that said NO - I don't want to be
with you.
That house you thought you landed, but NO - the
contract fell flat.
That potential client that said NO prior to the
deal closing.
The beauty of these examples that may have seemed
devastating at the time turned out to be blessings in disguise.
You see, we have a preconceived notion of what we
want our blessings and victories to look like. We have created the box, and
wrapped it to our design. But the problem with that is although it may be a
beautiful and stunning package - GOD did not put the bow on it. All things that
are good are not God. All things that seem good, if God allowed us to have, we
would see that really what is inside the package is a bunch of rocks, instead
of a beautiful and elegant gift. Those
rocks could of turned into many things - a job you thought you were designed
for that you turned out hating, an abusive relationship, a business deal that
caused your company financial ruin, a house that had a faulty foundation that
caused you years of unexpected money and repairs.
God knows what He knows, even when we think we
know. Trust in the fact that His no, is the best thing that could EVER happen
to you. He will provide, connect, and bless you better than you EVER could
imagine. AMEN to that!
