Unbroken companionship helps us hear His instruction so then we can see His direction. We must not seek direction before obeying His instruction.

Jesus is the sanctuary every time we gather with other believers. We need that truth to soak into our hearts.

On the other end of the spectrum, we can't use this permission to sometimes say no and use it as a wand to wish away all our responsibilities. We also must remember not to use our "no" answers as a weapon. We can't turn into No! ninjas, karate-chopping anyone who even comes close to asking us for something.

Some prisons don't require bars to keep people locked inside. All it takes is their perception that they belong there.

I want to honor Jesus with the things I say and the things I choose not to say. Lord, help us all be so careful with sharing opinions as if they are truth.

Find that courageous yes. Fight for that confident no.

Even Jesus, the Savior of the world, had to take time each day to ask for his portion.