Small Victories

Today, I said "No."

But I didn't say "no" at first.  Some students asked me to sponsor the Spanish Club.  I know that it would be great to have a Spanish Club, and I have some ideas for it, and they need a sponsor and, and, and.............and I said "yes."

I didn't want to say "yes."  But I couldn't help myself.  What if I let them down?  What if they were disappointed?  What if no one else would do it?  What if I was missing an opportunity? 

Andrew and I talked about my dilemma and my addiction to saying "yes."   We talked about how I already have good things to give my time and energy to- teaching new classes and coaching cross country.  How God is big enough to provide someone else.  How I am not infinite or limitless.  He reminded me that sometimes you have to say "no" to good things.  He coached me through it, he gave me words to say, he encouraged me that it was okay.

Today was a little victory.

Today I said, "No."