Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Learning to say no

One of the problems that I have is not saying no when asked to do stuff. As a result I often end up over committed, leaving things undone or not done well. This often feeds the depression because I feel like I've let people down again and then get overwhelmed with that feeling of worthlessness which causes me to retreat even more and accomplish even less and feel even worse. Today I think I did one of the healthiest things I have done in a long time. I said no. Rather than commit to one more thing I really was trying to listen to God as to my purpose in this thing. He gave me the peace to just say no and not be upset about disappointing others. I still have plenty to do and maybe I will even get some of it done. I have to remember that just because something is good it does not mean it is something that God wants me to do.

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