There might be a laundry pile taunting you.
There might be a to-do list screaming at you.
There might be a sink filled with dirty dishes mocking you.
There might be a teenager’s room frightening you.
There might be a cranky preschooler hanging onto her favorite parent’s leg.
There might be all of the above.
Because life is messy. It can be hard and unfair. It can be brilliant and beautiful. It can be all of these at the same time. But no matter what kind of mess you’re staring down today, you can say yes.
God doesn’t wait for us to perfect our life before He asks us to obey. He doesn’t wait for us to have it all together, to clean up our act, to finally arrive before He asks.
I didn’t know where my yes would lead. We never do. And I never expected it to change my life. But it always does. I didn’t believe I was enough–good enough, smart enough. I’m not. But He is.
Don’t wait to do what God is telling you. And if you don’t know where to start–
Start with yes.
Say yes in your mess (your sink, your laundry, your life) today. Because where you are today-is an important place.
I’ve spent the last year spilling my story onto the pages of this book. It’s not for “just moms” because there’s no such thing. It’s for everyone who has a yes inside them. It’s for women who would like to get their life just right before they feel like they can do something for God. It’s for those who are sick of stuff and the weight of the American Dream. It’s for those who wonder if Jesus is enough. It’s for those who have stopped dreaming. It’s for the broken.
But mostly, it’s for Jesus, not the sparkly one, but the one who rescued me, the Savior who urged me out of my comfort zone into wild obedience.
I wrote it for His glory and for all those brave enough to say yes with me.
Say yes.
It’s the most significant thing you can do today.
kim mandigo says
YES! YES!! YES!!!
Kim J says
Yes!! Jesus use me right where I am!
Leigh Powers says
“Because where you are today-is an important place.”
Absolutely. I needed this reminder today.
Jasmine Delarosa says
No matter what today brings I will choose to say yes
Mae says
This was my first thought as I awoke today. In fact, I said something like Jesus
what can I do today??? I had been telling Him I want to make you proud I want to please you.. How can I put together the pieces of my dreams, you know the ones
I once felt you gave me, I’m on a journey
I said what one thing can I do to make a difference? I said I feel insignificant . So when I read your post..
Im holding onto that dream! It’s a pretty big one!
Donna says
I need this today and, YES everyday!
Beth says
Love this! And, I was amazed to read words that were strikingly similar to words that I just posted on my blog last night after a two and a half month writing hiatus (read: writer’s block/fear/nothing to say). “Waiting for Perfect” I titled it- because that’s exactly what we’re NOT supposed to do. God has already made us perfect in Christ. Thanks for this reminder today, and the call to say “yes” wherever we are! No need to wait! YES!
Suzanne Acuña says
You captured the essence which I wasn’t able to put into words. Yes, I’m not perfect but God. As I get older, I’ve learned to trust him more and more. Thank you.
Jodi Michaelides says
Yes, yes and yes to God’s calling.
Donna says
I say yes to God today. I say yes to obedience to His will in the day to day mundaneness Of life. I say yes to a new adventure and new joy today in the mundane!
Suzanne says
Why do I always try to complicate things?? I love the simplicity in that one word — YES!
Stephanie says
As one times it is hard to discern who or what is asking. I want to say yes to what God has for me but at times I feel confussed like I can’t hear clearly. I need discernment and courage to step out and say yes. Can you tell I’m a bit reluctant? Pressing on….
Stephanie says
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Michelle Shelley says
Yes! Yes! Yes!
“Your circumstances don’t define you, it’s WHERE your at, not WHO you are.” And certainly not who God created you to be. This is something I have in my car to remind me each day. 🙂
Beth WIlliams says
Thank you for these words! What is keeping me from my yes isn’t a ton of work, but a lack thereof, and taking care of elderly parent.
I used to do Kairos ministries–similar to Emmaus walk in prison. Somehow life got busy and I got distracted and out of habit of doing those weekends. Now I must start saying yes to the Jesus who died on a cross for little me!
Blessings 🙂