Courtney Doctor and Melissa Kruger discuss how to make decisions about using your time. They they talk about how to think of yourself with sober judgment, the wrong reasons to say “yes” and “no,” and how to recognize which callings in your life must be prioritized. Although there is no formula for determining when to say yes or no, there is always wisdom available from God when we ask for it!
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Discussion Questions:
- What’s a situation in which you struggled to give a yes or no? What made that decision difficult?
- Do you tend to say yes or no more often? What usually motivates your yes or no?
- What might pursuing time with the Lord in order to have a “transformed mind” look like in your life right now? What might need to change in order for you to prioritize this?
- What situations has God used in your life to reveal your unique giftings?
- In what ways do you experience tension between pursuing self-care/rest and sacrificial service? How can self-care and comfort become idols that influence our decision-making?
- How has God provided rest for you during seasons of sacrificial yeses? What sabbath practices help you find rest in the Lord?
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