April 20, 2023
Scriptural Text:
Matthew 5:37 (NKJV)
“But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.”
Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident, without being aggressive in order to prove a point. It is also communicating with others in a direct manner.
From our opening scripture, we see that being assertive is the ability to say exactly what you mean, and stand by that word. It is learning to stay true to your values and communicating such without ambiguity. This is a challenge for many persons.
For the fear of being perceived as rude or selfish, some persons allow themselves to be pressured into doing what they should not be doing. In being assertive, it is OK to say “No” to people’s requests sometimes, especially when such requests go against your values, or causes you to derail from what you have set out to achieve.
Many have remained stagnant, stayed in wrong relationships, or taken bad business decisions because they were not assertive, whereas an assertive person is confident to take decisions necessary to move to a new level.
Thus, to become assertive, you must learn to say Yes and No where applicable
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Oh Lord my God, teach me to become stable and rooted in your Word, so I may be firm and assertive in my dealings, in Jesus Name.
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1. Prayer for the nation: Father in the name of Jesus, cause the believers in Namibia to shine as light, turning many unto righteousness, in the name of Jesus.
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83 thoughts on “BE ASSERTIVE”
Another valuable topic. Thank you my prophet, you always have a way to confirm some decisions. Sometimes, one would want to say No to something felt not to be right but due to what people would say as a Christian you are left handicap. But this topic from you has changed my mindset knowing it’s not wrong to say N in order to keep one’s integrity God bless you sir
Lord give me the grace to stand my ground in every situation that comes my way 🙏🏾. Help me to speak politely with boldness, and to not do anything that is contrary to your word and my belief 🙇🏾♀️
Thank you my Prophet Sir
– Liverpool 🇬🇧
Thank God almighty for such a beautiful topic,God always bless our prophet and increase his anointing and grace,been able to say yes or no when is needed is what make a person to be known walking in the light or darkness, many times we think of how people will feel then that deceive us to compromise the truth for saying yes or no,may God give us the grace to always stand by the truth not minding the condition or the situation.
Edwina
GPC Porthacourt
Growing up, I used to be one who was afraid of hurting people’s feelings, creating scenes and making people feel bad at the detriment of what I believe in and my set goals. I couldn’t say no or yes where appropriate because I don’t want the concerned party to feel bad but thank God for making me find and be in Gospel Pillars Ministry which has remodelled me and reshaped my thought pattern over time. I have become better, stronger and I’ve come to understand that pity party does not win election.
Being true to what you believe and who you are in the light of God’s word is actually the best way to live your life and make it count.
Thank you Lord for your word to me today, help me to be assertive at all times🙏
wow it is not easy to o just say yes /no to some persons but if i must be assertive i must say no when no needs to be no
“ It is learning to stay true to your values and communicating such without ambiguity.”
Thank You Lord for this word 🙏🏾
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Thank you for today’s devotional my Prophet.
In effort to please people and the need to want to be accepted, some have said yes to what they should have said no to. I remember when the fear to be seen as bothering, meant drinking and going to clubs, which is not a person personality trait.
Victor Arokoyo
Lagos, Nigeria.
This word is indeed timely. Just yesterday I said yes into buying something I knew I did not want because of a slight emotional pressure from the seller. Truthfully I did not even know when I said Yes. Lol.
However, I am learning everyday even with this word today to learn how to say no, more importantly saying no confidently without being rude.
I choose to be rooted in the word and let it be the major determiner when I make decisions.
Wow! The topics for the devotional each day are always on point ! Personally put together to help Personal development! Thanks My Prophet for investing in us through the devotional. I pledge to be committed to reading and practicing the devotional daily!
Luton, 🇬🇧
Wow! I enjoyed how the prophet drew the line between arrogance and confidence. Now it is clear that prioritizing one’s business, family, work ethic etc is nothing to be ashamed of but something to be intentional about.
Phoebe
GPC Minna
Many people don’t know that No is a whole language on its own, and feel bad if they are to use it. It ought not to be so. You don’t have to please others to the deferment of your values. I like today’s message 🥰
It’s amazing how the devotional each day teaches one not just spiritually but socially and otherwise. Indeed,I can be assertive, self assured without been rude and selfish. I will begin to practice this more often in my daily endeavors. Thank You Prophet for this clarity!
Charity,
Gpc Minna.
Assertiveness is a quality of a good communicator. One doesn’t need to be aggressive in order to be assertive.
I have learnt by experience, saying yes at all time is deadly i know myself more than people arround me.
I dont have to be carried away by what people will say of feel if i say Yes or No.
Thank you my prophet for this timely word of God.
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GPC Ghana 🇬🇭🇬🇭
Today’s devotional is a manual for my life and anyone who wants to succeed. Many times we make wrong decisions because of the fear of not hurting others feelings and there by hurting ourselves by deraying from our God’s giving purpose and destiny. Been truthful to oneself is important in our journey to success. God bless you my prophet for this revelation.
Assertive is the quality of self assured and confident without be aggressive. We should always stand by our words not to please others people, and be ready to speak what is in our mind at the right time 🙏🙏🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾
Thank you Jesus for your great word for us today🙏🙏 And thank you too my prophet for always teaching us how to live a good life everyday 🙏🙏🙏
For me I must confess that I love this topic so much because I like to live my life in this way. Standing by my words. I can’t change it because I want to please someone else.
Most people makes that mistake of pleasing people and displeasing themselves, and regret it later
I pray thy lord helps us to be assertive always in Jesus name 🙏🙏🙏🙏🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾
In order to be Firm, True and Assertive in our doings, one ought to be knowledgeable convinced in his decision or choice regarding any situation, and in position where one is not certain, it’s wise to either seek knowledge or stay quiet. Allowing oneself to be literally pressured into making decision we ought not to, is a week minded perspective of agreement.
GPC CYPRUS
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I really need to become more assertive. I need to learn to use the word NO when necessary. Thank u prophet. LAGOS
The word today is a very good lesson. Thank you my prophet for this great lesson.
‘Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident, without being aggressive in order to prove a point. It is also communicating with others in a direct manner’. Being assertive comes with being truthful to yourself and others. Most people think being assertive is being rude. Most of my life I’ve been pressured to do what I don’t want to. I had the understanding that if I don’t do what people want, I won’t be fair and they might end up thinking of me as bad person. I thank God for growth and wisdom I’ve received so far from my leaders. Lord help me to be assertive always🙏
-GPC Cyprus 🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾
I love today’s devotional because of how it stresses integrity with our words. From today, My ‘No’ means No and My ‘Yes’ means Yes! , also knowing that it is also OK to say “No” to people’s requests sometimes, especially when such requests goes against your values.
God Bless Prophet Isaiah Mac-wealth!
Gpcf FutMinna- Goodness
What a ropic today. Assertiveness is a critical skill that helps us being us. Many have lost that sense of their individuality cos they lack this skill. We need the wisdom of God to logically present our values to get those around allign to my value as it supports the overall goal. A critical skills needed in assertiveness are communication skills, emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence and social intelligence.
Innocent Ekeleme
Lagos Nigeria
Assertiveness is to be confident to take decisions necessary to move to persuading someone and to learn to say Yes and No where applicable
Thank you prophet of God for this understanding.
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Awesome topic… I for one see this as not changing stance on matters especially when you know its right. Being assertive shouldn’t be seen as being rude or disrespectful but should be a plus to one’s charity that should make his stand out. For me it’s integrity here…
Thank you Prophet for this insightful one
Thank you my prophet for teaching me everyday… It’s really good to be known for a particular thing. Some people are like unstable water, they’re not known for anything just because they don’t want others to be hurt, meanwhile, they’re not happy.
In every situation that doesn’t pleases, they will still be yes when they’re suppose to say no just because they don’t want offend the other person.
I have been in that situation several times, but now, my YES will be my Yes while my NO be my NO.
Thank you gospel pillars and my wonderful prophet.
Ernest, Iju Ishaga, Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬
My God, to become assertive I must learn to say yes or no where applicable
Lagos Nigeria
This is very important in our day to day life…
One needs to come to a point where you should be know for your yes and should be yes verse – visa…
Unmovable and unshaking..
Glory to God for today’s devotional…
Lagos Nigeria.
Great word for today. *Say no when you need to say no without being rude* I like this. This is the summary of everything about one’s personality. Thank you our father sir
I learnt from the devotional that in being assertive, it must align with Organizational goals
Thank you Prophet, this way we wil become perfect christians
I’ve learnt to stand by my answers and be confident and not bow down to anyone or anyone that would try to shake me off the right path.
Assertiveness is one thing every Christian should imbibe whether in your business or personal relationships with people etc.
Your Yes should be YES and Your NO,NO.
Thank you Lord for today’s devotional 🙏
God bless my Prophet 🙌
IKEJA, LAGOS
Wow! Being assertive is the ability to say exactly what you mean, and stand by that word. It is learning to stay true to your values and communicating such without ambiguity. Thank you God’s Prophet for this apt teaching.
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Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident, without being aggressive in order to prove a point. It is also communicating with others in a direct manner.
And standing on a decision and not wavering in carrying out that decision…many think of how other might react to certain decisions and withdrawn from taking steps to achieve what is necessary let your ye be ye and your nay be nay
Lagos Nigeria
Many have remained stagnant, stayed in wrong relationships, or taken bad business decisions because they were not assertive, whereas an assertive person is confident to take decisions necessary to move to a new level.
Oh Lord my God, teach me to become stable and rooted in your Word, so I may be firm and assertive in my dealings, in Jesus Name.
Oh Lord help me to be assertive and stand by my principles no matter the situations I face.
Thank You JESUS For Your Word Today🙏
Being Assertive Is One Very Good Attribute Most Young People Struggle With Today, I Myself Not Excluded. We Most Often Don’t Want To Hurt The Other Party Or Let Them Down, And This Most Times Is Detrimental To Our Goals And God given Life… You Are Not To Say Yes To Everything, But To Stay True To Who You Are In The Light Of GOD’S Word. Hallelujah, Glory To GOD, Amen🙏🙇🙌
Thank You My Prophet Sir For These Words Of Light, Of Truth, And Of Guidance🙏
C.P, Lagos, Nigeria🇳🇬
Thank you Jesus, Glory to God
Ojo Lagos Nigeria
This is not just a word but a great lesson for myself. Thank you my Prophet.
Lagos, Nigeria
Thank you Lord, today’s word is just for me, today’s word teaches me to know when to say yes or no when necessary, and also to stand by my word without sounding rude. And not letting anyone persuade me to do otherwise.
Angela
Festac church
The devotional this morning made me to know that my response to people’s request matters alot…it is the decision that determines the result…
Nzube
Lagos
The power of Yes and No. The interesting thing about this topic is that while Yes is a positive response or decision and No is a negative decision or response, both can either make or mar you vice versa. The challenge is to know when to say yes and when to say no. Lagos, Nigeria.
Thank you Jesus for your great word for us today🙏🙏 And thank you too my prophet for always teaching us how to live a good life everyday 🙏
Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident, without being aggressive in order to prove a point.
Nigeria Lagos
Not being assertive has destroyed most people’s tomorrow, because they did alot of dirty things because of peer pressure or because of not having a choice they demote themselves below their value just to please other people. We all need to know when to say Yes and No where applicable.
LAGOS, NIGERIA 🇳🇬
Assertiveness!!!! A trait we all need, not only as Christian’s but as basic individuals… I must learn to stand by my word and not bend to the desires of others
Thank you my prophet for this wonderful message today🙏🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾
God give us the grace to stand by our words and decisions especially in cases where we are face with situations that are against our ideology and values
Today’s devotional is hit me where it’s hurting but I am loving it because now I know the why and how. Thank You Lord that am getting my daily meal of the WORD, help me get stable and rooted in IT, so I can become assertive in my dealings, in Jesus’ name🙏🏼. Thank you sir, the Prophet of our time.
Uka Ibiam Ogelle, LEKKI Lagos Nigeria.🇳🇬.
Most people’s futures have been damaged by lack of assertiveness because they did many immoral acts under peer pressure or because they were unable to make other people happy. Everyone should be able to say yes and no when necessary.
Assertiveness helps to build your self confidence and believe.
It is necessary to have a mind of your own and not follow the crowd.
GPC IKEJA
“to become assertive, you must learn to say Yes and No where applicable” – help me Holy Spirit to be assertive and thereby not compromising my values and integrity.
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Oh my God! I am on this table sir.
You are very correct my prophet sir, because of fear of being called rude or selfish or names we don’t want to associate with, a lot of us are forced to go against our will just to satisfy the “people”. Our opening scripture says it all, anything outside of your NO and YES is from the evil one. Being Assertive is a clear display of your confidence and values. Oh yes I rather be assertive than be on the contradictory or compromising side!
Thank you Jesus
Thank you my prophet sir
Lagos Nigeria
Assertiveness enables individual to act in their own best interests, to stand up for themselves without undue anxiety, to express honest feelings comfortably and to express personal rights without denying the right of others.
God, teach me to become stable and rooted in your Word, so I may be firm and assertive in my dealings, in Jesus Name (Amen)
Lagos, Nigeria
Being assertive is the ability to say exactly what you mean, and stand by that word. It is learning to stay true to your values and communicating such without ambiguity.
Let your yes be yes and your No, no.
Lagos, Nigeria.
Thank you my prophet,this one got me right,Lord help me
Learning to say No when you need to is a value on what have, it doesn’t only help you build better relationships, it protects you from unnecessary ones.
Lauretta
Port Harcourt
Many people fail, take decisions that will hunt them in time to come why because they are not assertive. If you want to leave a good life you must learn to be assertive, let your yes be yes, your no be no. This is what will make you valuable and respect in people’s eyes .thank you my prophet for this wonderful message. Lagos Nigeria.
Today I learnt that Being assertive is a hard but worthy thing to do, it is important to be able to communicate in a direct manner without being rude or ambiguous.
– Lagos,Nigeria
Today’s devotional teaches me that it is Ok to say No and to be assertive when it comes to my core values
Lagos Nigeria
Wow what a marvelous topic so amazing.
Taken assertive decisions that will help me grow in life is what I need presently now lord ,because for me I don’t have much to say , I must confess that I love this topic,being true to what you believe and who you are in the light of god word is one of the best way to live your life.
Thank you my prophet may God bless you sir
Being assertive is the ability to say exactly what you mean, and stand by that word. It is learning to stay true to your values and communicating such without ambiguity. This is a challenge for many persons.
The devotional is a daily deliverance for me.
I stay assertive, saying Yes or No, where applicable.
Thank you so much my Prophet
Lagos, NG
God Bless my prophet.Assertive person is confident in himself.One who stands in his word,he is not double tongue,his yes is yes and his no is no.The lesson here is we should be assertive and that will add value in our life.
Wonderful devotional!
It’s not every time you have to say “Yes” to people or some business decision.
When you know it goes against your value, plan, and standards it is right to Say “No”.
This allows for effective growth, cause there will be no burden or daily regrets.
Merci seigneur pour la dévotion de ce matin.
Apprendre à dire oui ou non est une qualité d’être confiant de soi même c’est-à-dire la capacité de dire exactement de ce qu’on pense à propos de quelque chose.
Père au nom de Jésus,apprend moi à être stable et enraciné dans ta parole ,
afin que je puisse être ferme et affirmé dans mes relations.
Merci seigneur pour la vie de notre Prophète.
ESSOUN Sandrine GPC Calavi Républic du Bénin 🇧🇯 🇧🇯🇧🇯
Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident, without being aggressive in order to prove a point, this message is completely balanced, Being Assertive is very important especially in this current life we are living, it helps one not to be under unnecessary pressure, it also show people that you know what you want as a person, being assertive retains one’s self-esteem.
Thank you Lord.
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As a young teenager then, I used to be in trouble because am unable to stand my ground or stand for the truth. Over time, I learnt to be assertive regardless. Today’s word is timely indeed.
O. G
Lagos Nigeria
This is highly resourceful. Always a blessed to me
It’s either a yes or a No
Lagos Nigeria
Be confident about what you believe ,always stand to your word/decision . Thank you Lord.
Lagos
Oh Lord my God, teach me to become stable and rooted in your Word, so I may be firm and assertive in my dealings, in Jesus Name.🙏
Cyprus 🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾
Learn to Say Yes and No when Necessary.
Thank Lord for your words today..
Oh Lord my God, teach me to become stable and rooted in your Word, so I may be firm and assertive in my dealings, in Jesus Name,Amen 🙏
Shasha,
Lagos, Nigeria .
As far as it is the right stand, help me Lord to take it and hold firmly to it.
I’m learning from Lagos Nigeria
Yes or No 📌
Lagos,Nigeria
I am so blessed. This is true of life and I am glad to read such again and again
The one who created us is a Yes or No God..surely we have a father who’s word is always Yes and Amen…We need to learn to be assertive like our father God..Thank you my Prophet
P.L
Lagos, Nigeria
Thank you Lord 🇨🇾
Merci Prophète. L’affirmation de sa personnalité est une chose importante que nous banalisons bcp. On recherche un semblant de paix avec nos pairs mais cela nous met mal à l’aise. Merci pour cette révélation et nous prions que par la grâce de Dieu, nous soyons des personnes assertives.
De GPC CALAVI, BENIN REPUBLIC 🇧🇯🇧🇯
Thank you my prophet for this devotional, well I usually feel am not heard with a simple yes or no, but now I know that’s all I need to say.
Thank you Jesus 🙌
Powerful topic, thank you Lord🇨🇾🙏🏽
I get angry when trying to be assertive, but I have learned better
Thank you Lord
Let your yes be yes and your no no regardless of the pressure from friends family and peer groups.
Chris from Lagos
Thank you my prophet sir for helping me to be assertive David ikechukwu Lagos Nigeria