Port City Community Church - Audio Podcast

When it comes to our faith, we tend to believe that our answer should always be YES. But, what if our willingness to say NO possesses the capacity to fuel our intimacy with God and the transformation of our souls? We want to introduce you to "The Practice of Not's." These practices force us to stop, slow everything down, and ponder what stories and emotions emerge when our typical patterns and tendencies encounter resistance. A battle occurs as we reflect on the WHY: why do we respond or think this way? Why do we justify our actions or words? Engaging in the Practice of Not's helps us understand our heart's true affections and longings. By deliberately saying NO or refusing to do things we're naturally inclined to do, we create a void. It's in that space that we allow something else to rise and fill it. God's presence and grace meet us there.