My wife accuses me of saying “yes” too often. This year saying yes has made me the President of our local Rotary club, a mentor to junior high boys, co-chair of a Rotary fundraiser, an adult Bible class leader, a popcorn-maker in the high school band concession stand, chapel speaker, Church Elder, and adjunct professor. These roles of course, come on top of my full time job as director of a mental health center with 70 employees, completing my doctoral studies, having three young-adult daughters and being husband to an equally busy wife.  Mind you, saying yes has a price. I rarely sleep in, watch very little television, and sometimes double-book myself. Saying yes can lead you into situations that are hard, messy, leave you frustrated or disappointed with others, and make you tired. Keeping those costs in mind, the benefits of saying yes far outweigh the costs.  In the past twelve months I’ve developed friendships, had opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others, and by God’s grace, have much richer life. Therefore, here is my challenge to you: The next time you have a chance to do something that might seem a little messy or difficult, but that has the payoff of helping others, say “yes”.