The Power of NO

* I posted this around the same time last year ~ I thought it was worthy of reposting.*

If the Peanut Butter said NO to the Jelly would there be a PB&J?





If the Honey said NO to the Nut would there be HONEY NUT CHEERIOS?





If the Ham said NO to the Burger would there be a HAMBURGER?





If the Diet said NO to the Coke would there be DIET COKE?





If the Dr. said NO to the Pepper would there be DR. PEPPER?





If the Sweet said NO to the Tea would there be SWEET TEA?





If the Salt said NO to the Vinegar would there be SALT & VINEGAR CHIPS?





If the Pop said NO to the Corn would there be POPCORN?





If the Taco said NO to the Chip would there be TACO CHIPS?





Yes, I have weird thought patterns. However, humor me and see how creative this list can become. Sometimes it's good to be goofy - it really does relieve the stress.



Even though this blog started out goofy - there really is a thought behind all of this.
How many times do we take on tasks knowing that we will stress out completely before it gets accomplished. We know our plate is full and overflowing, we feel overloaded and overwhelmed, and yet we just keep piling on more. Instead of asking for two plates at the buffet, we say to ourselves oh it will fit right over here, and before long we have a huge mess of something that no longer looks appetizing and or attractive.



I encourage you today - take time for yourself.



Learn to say no when you know that the task is greater than you have strength.



If the Lord promised to never put more on us than we can bear - then why do we do it to ourselves.



The power of two little letters is so liberating.



Just say no - light a candle - grab a book - turn on some soft music - take time for YOU!!!