Saying Yes to God’s Best.
Find Freedom and Purpose in Your Yes to God.
Discerning God’s will isn’t always easy, but it’s the key to a fruitful and joy-filled life. Yeshua calls us not just to be busy, but to listen, pause, and offer our whole selves as living sacrifices. Sometimes saying yes to God means stepping out in faith; other times, it means waiting, surrendering our own plans, and letting Him lead.
There will be moments when you’ll be stretched, challenged, or called to make tough choices. Remember, your yes is never wasted. Each act of obedience—big or small—becomes a seed of breakthrough and blessing in the Kingdom. The Shepherd is inviting you to trust His heart, find peace in His timing, and boldly say yes to His call.
Pause and reflect: Where do you need God’s wisdom today? Journal about where He might be asking for your yes, or even your no, and let Ruach HaKodesh guide your response.
As you listen and follow, may your life become a story of gentle courage, wise surrender, and beautiful fruit that lasts for the glory of God.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern God’s will and say yes to His calling, confidently stepping into the ministry He has prepared for you.
- Exercise discernment to understand God’s will for your life and ministry.
Intro
Discerning the Right Yes: Saying Yes to God’s Call.
One of the greatest gifts Yahweh gives us as His people is the invitation to say yes to His call. Yet in our busy, fast-moving world, it can be hard to know which opportunities, requests, and needs are truly His assignment—and which are simply distractions. For many of us, especially those with a servant’s heart, the temptation is to say yes to everything. We want to help, to serve, to be available, and yet, without discernment, we end up stretched thin, missing the very thing Ruach HaKodesh is highlighting for us to do.
Paul urges us in Romans 12:1-2: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” There’s a call to surrender—laying down our agendas, our busyness, and our people-pleasing, and letting God’s will become our yes.
Saying yes to God is about more than being agreeable. It’s about offering every part of ourselves—our time, our energy, our gifts—as worship, and trusting Yahweh to direct our steps. Sometimes that means stepping out in faith when we feel unqualified, just like Isaiah, who responded, “Here am I; send me” (Isaiah 6:8). Other times, it means learning to pause, to listen, and to seek wisdom before we rush in.
Discerning the right yes is part of our journey as Servant Leaders. It’s about walking in step with Yeshua, who only did what He saw the Father doing. It’s about living as “living sacrifices,” willing to lay down our own comfort for the sake of God’s purposes, but wise enough to avoid being led by pressure or guilt.
Take a moment to journal: Where in your life do you feel stretched or pulled in many directions? Are there places where you need God’s clarity and courage to say yes—or even to say no? Write honestly, and invite Ruach HaKodesh to highlight what is truly from Him.
Let’s pray: Father, thank You for inviting me into Your work. Help me to discern Your voice in the midst of many demands. Give me courage to say yes to what You are asking, and wisdom to say no when it’s not Your will. I offer myself again as a living sacrifice—use me as You choose. In Yeshua’s name, amen.
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Point 1
Presenting Ourselves: Becoming Living Sacrifices.
As followers of Yeshua, one of the most foundational—and most challenging—calls is to present ourselves as living sacrifices. Romans 12:1-2 sets the tone for discerning God’s will: “Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” In English culture, we often talk about “giving it our all,” but what Yahweh desires is not just our effort, but our surrender. He is after our whole lives—our everyday choices, our ordinary routines, and the motives behind even our smallest yes or no.
It’s easy to slip into a pattern of busyness, especially in church or ministry life, thinking the more we do, the more spiritual we are. But presenting ourselves to God means pausing before we commit, laying down our own agendas, and asking Ruach HaKodesh to direct our steps. Sometimes, saying yes to God means letting go of something good, so we can say yes to what is best. Sometimes, it means not filling every gap, but waiting in prayer until we sense the Lord’s leading.
There’s a simple wisdom in the picture of a living sacrifice—it’s not a one-time event, but a daily act. Each morning, we offer our plans, our schedules, our relationships, and our dreams to the Lord afresh. We trust Him to prune away what isn’t needed and breathe life into what will bear fruit for His Kingdom.
I remember a time in my own life when I felt pulled in every direction—family, church, work, friends, all asking for a piece of my time. I wanted to be faithful, but I was running on empty. It was only when I stopped and prayed, “Lord, what is Your assignment for me today?” that I began to discern the right yes. The peace of God came as I listened and obeyed, even if it meant saying no to some very good things.
Pause and journal: Where do you need to surrender your agenda? Are there areas of your life where you’re serving out of obligation rather than calling? Offer them to Yahweh now, and ask for renewed clarity and joy in your yes.
Prayer: Father, I lay down my plans and preferences at Your feet. Renew my mind by Your Word and Your Spirit. Help me live as a true sacrifice—holy, joyful, and available to Your will. Guide every yes I give, for Your glory. In Yeshua’s name, amen.
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Point 2
Hearing and Responding: The Courage to Say “Here I Am.”
There’s a beautiful, dangerous prayer woven through the stories of God’s servants: “Here I am, send me.” Isaiah heard the voice of Yahweh and didn’t hesitate, even when he didn’t know what it would mean. That kind of courage is needed now more than ever. It’s easy to say yes when the cost is low, but when God calls us into something bigger—something stretching, maybe even something uncomfortable—that’s when the real test comes.
Saying yes to Yahweh isn’t just for the spiritual giants; it’s for all of us who are willing to trust and obey. Ephesians 5:15-17 urges us, “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” Discernment is about paying attention to the Spirit’s leading in everyday life—through Scripture, through wise counsel, and through the gentle nudges of Ruach HaKodesh.
I remember a friend who felt God was prompting her to start a prayer group in her workplace. She hesitated—would people think she was strange? Would anyone come? But after weeks of quiet prompting, she finally said yes. That simple step of obedience opened the door for encouragement, support, and even salvation among her colleagues.
Not every yes leads to dramatic outcomes, but every yes matters. Yahweh is not looking for perfection—He’s looking for availability. Luke 9:23-24 puts it simply: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Sometimes saying yes to God means laying down comfort, control, or reputation. But in losing our lives for His sake, we find the life we were made for.
Pause and reflect: Where is Ruach HaKodesh prompting you to take a courageous step? What are you afraid to say yes to? Journal your response, and ask the Lord to give you courage and clarity to answer, “Here I am.”
Prayer: Yahweh, I want to be available for whatever You ask. Give me courage to step out, even when it feels risky or unknown. Let my life echo the cry, “Here I am, send me.” In Yeshua’s name, amen.
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Point 3
Following Jesus Daily: Learning Discernment in the Everyday.
Saying yes to God is rarely a one-time decision. For the servant-hearted, it’s about daily choices—learning to recognise His voice in the ordinary and being willing to follow even when the way isn’t clear. Yeshua said, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23). In English culture, where life is often busy and noisy, we need spiritual rhythms that keep us tuned in to the Shepherd’s call amidst all the other voices.
Discernment grows with practice. The more we spend time with Yahweh in prayer and in His Word, the more we learn what His voice sounds like. Sometimes the “right yes” comes as a deep peace, sometimes as a gentle unease about what not to do. God’s Spirit is faithful to guide us—not usually through lightning bolts, but through steady, persistent nudges.
John 15:16 is such a comfort: “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last.” You are not an afterthought in God’s story. He has prepared good works in advance for you to do. Every time you respond to His leading, no matter how small, you become part of something eternal.
I think of a woman in our church who quietly visits housebound neighbours with a smile, a cuppa, and a listening ear. She doesn’t see herself as doing “ministry,” but she is. By listening and loving, she’s saying yes to God’s call in the ordinary. That’s the fruit that lasts.
Journal: Where in your daily life is God calling you to follow Him more closely? Are there routines or habits you need to bring before Him for discernment? Write down your thoughts, and invite Ruach HaKodesh to shape your daily yes.
Let’s pray: Lord Jesus, help me to follow You one day at a time. Teach me to listen for Your voice and to trust Your leading in the big and small. May my life bear lasting fruit for Your Kingdom, as I say yes to You daily. Amen.
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Prayer
Stepping Boldly into God’s Will: Activation and Blessing.
As we close, let’s remember that discerning the right yes is not about getting everything perfect, but about trusting Yahweh’s heart and timing. Each of us is invited into a living relationship with the Shepherd—a journey of listening, responding, and growing more confident in His voice. When we offer ourselves as living sacrifices, we step into a rhythm of Kingdom life where every yes becomes a seed of breakthrough, blessing, and spiritual fruit.
Some yeses will stretch you, others will anchor you in His peace. Both are needed. Ephesians 5:15-17 says, “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time… understanding what the will of the Lord is.” This is wisdom for a busy world: to walk carefully, make the most of every opportunity, and move as Ruach HaKodesh leads.
Your yes might look like serving in a hidden ministry, saying no to an opportunity that’s not from God, or taking a risk on behalf of someone else. Whatever it is, remember—Yeshua has already chosen and appointed you to bear fruit that will last (John 15:16). Your obedience, even in the small things, is a fragrant offering to Him and part of the larger story He is writing through your life.
Let’s activate this in prayer and practice. Pause and journal: Lord, where are You asking for my yes today? Is there a conversation, decision, or step of faith that requires courage and trust? Offer it to Him. As you write, ask Ruach HaKodesh to fill you with discernment, boldness, and peace.
Prayer: Yahweh, I choose to say yes to Your will, trusting that Your plans are good and Your ways are best. Thank You for choosing me and preparing works for me to do. Help me walk in wisdom, courage, and the daily joy of following You. I give You my yes—today and every day. In Yeshua’s name, amen.
As you go, may the peace of Christ rule in your heart. May you walk in wisdom, confidence, and gentle obedience, knowing that every Spirit-led yes is a seed sown for the Kingdom and for His glory. 🌿
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Blessing for Spirit-Led Discernment.
May Yahweh grant you wisdom and peace as you seek His will, and may Ruach HaKodesh guide your every step.
May your heart be courageous to say “yes” to God’s call, and humble to surrender your plans for His perfect purposes.
May you walk in daily obedience, trusting that every act of faith—big or small—is precious to the Lord and bears fruit that endures.
As you discern His voice, may the joy of Yeshua fill your journey, and may you bring His Kingdom wherever you go.
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