Are We Counting the Cost?

How many times are we all asked to do something but have not REALLY counted the cost of doing the project BEFORE we say "Yes"? I'm getting better at prayerfully considering new opportunities, but have to admit that I've been quick to help in the past when it might not have been the best thing for me.

On the contrary, many of us say we will follow Christ, but when we feel that too much is being asked of us we bail out. Consider Luke 9:57-62. In this passage three different individuals who appeared ready to follow Jesus bailed out on Him when he asked them to just come with Him. They were either afraid or had something else that was more "important" to do. They were too good at counting the cost. Are you?