In this message from Joshua 1:8, we learn that success begins by placing God’s Word in our mouth, our meditation, and our lifestyle.

Senior Pastor Keith Battle challenges us to master the spiritual discipline of saying no, reminding us from 1 Corinthians 10:23 that not everything permissible is beneficial or fruitful.

True focus requires courage — especially when God’s favor elevates you into rooms where your presence may not be welcomed — and prosperity means carrying God-given skill, wisdom, and strategy wherever you go.

With practical tools drawn from Nehemiah’s resolve, this teaching shows how to discern distractions, protect your calling, and say no without guilt.

Ultimately, every yes has a cost, and the greatest yes we must protect is our yes to Jesus.