Maddie was told no this morning.
She is pouting because Daddy didn’t take her to the shop.
Being told no sucks.
Sometimes it’s for our own good and we don’t even realize it.
Like the ones growing up…
Moms and dads say it almost instinctively.
No, you cant stay later than curfew, no you cant date that older boy, no you cant wear all that makeup and hell no, those shorts need to be in the trash, you’re not a hooker!
All those prayers you begged for something or someone and it never happened. You know the ones. Think back now, did you dodge a bullet? Would a yes have put you on the wrong track?
God knew what he was doing.
How about when you have to tell yourself no.
When all the no’s from the past became experience and now you see why you have to be strong and tell yourself that is not a good idea.
Sometimes a no pushes us to be stronger. We should have gotten a yes, but it wasn’t time.
We work harder and strive to get or be what we want to be so no is not an option.
No is a powerful word.
It can protect you.
Disappoint you.
Refocus you.
Strengthen you.
In Maddie’s case this morning, it may have disappointed her, but her snuggles make mom happy, and she gets over being mad.
When you are told no,
Stop
Look at the big picture
Move forward.
Love you all!
Lorene
