Comments on: Seminary Time Waster #6: Saying “Yes” to Every Request http://seminarysurvivalguide.com/2008/05/12/seminary-time-waster-6-saying-yes-to-every-request/ practical wisdom to help seminary students avoid burnout and finish well Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:19:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: A Seminary Survival Guide Sampler | Said at Southern http://seminarysurvivalguide.com/2008/05/12/seminary-time-waster-6-saying-yes-to-every-request/comment-page-1/#comment-313 A Seminary Survival Guide Sampler | Said at Southern Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:58:00 +0000 http://seminarysurvivalguide.com/?p=184#comment-313 [...] #6: Saying Yes to Everything [...] [...] #6: Saying Yes to Everything [...]

]]> By: Joshua Flowers http://seminarysurvivalguide.com/2008/05/12/seminary-time-waster-6-saying-yes-to-every-request/comment-page-1/#comment-146 Joshua Flowers Tue, 13 May 2008 14:58:31 +0000 http://seminarysurvivalguide.com/?p=184#comment-146 "No" has a negative connotation to many people. Especially in the U.S., it is counter-cultural to say "no" or to hear "no". Saying "no" is like any other discipline. You can feel a great sense of empowerment and control by recognizing the value in saying "no" similar to a good workout or a confessional prayer. I stuggle with thinking I'm too busy and say "no" to things that I really should be saying "yes" to like a tea party with my daughter or a vent session from my wife. We all need wisdom to utilize our power to say "no" in a way that ultimately offers the most glory to God. “No” has a negative connotation to many people. Especially in the U.S., it is counter-cultural to say “no” or to hear “no”. Saying “no” is like any other discipline. You can feel a great sense of empowerment and control by recognizing the value in saying “no” similar to a good workout or a confessional prayer.

I stuggle with thinking I’m too busy and say “no” to things that I really should be saying “yes” to like a tea party with my daughter or a vent session from my wife. We all need wisdom to utilize our power to say “no” in a way that ultimately offers the most glory to God.

]]> By: Joshua Stewart http://seminarysurvivalguide.com/2008/05/12/seminary-time-waster-6-saying-yes-to-every-request/comment-page-1/#comment-145 Joshua Stewart Mon, 12 May 2008 16:47:40 +0000 http://seminarysurvivalguide.com/?p=184#comment-145 I find it easy to say no to people that are perfectly capable of doing the task they ask me to do. Especially when it is obvious that they are just to lazy or think they are too busy to do the task their self. Often people think they are the only one that has a heavy load. I think that is a little on the arrogant side. I find it hard to say no to the little old lady that is so sweet and just wants some attention or someone to show they care. Unfortunately, I find it really easy to say no to people and I often to this too quickly. I find it easy to say no to people that are perfectly capable of doing the task they ask me to do. Especially when it is obvious that they are just to lazy or think they are too busy to do the task their self. Often people think they are the only one that has a heavy load. I think that is a little on the arrogant side.

I find it hard to say no to the little old lady that is so sweet and just wants some attention or someone to show they care.

Unfortunately, I find it really easy to say no to people and I often to this too quickly.

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