Having a “real” relationship with God is the best thing in the world! To be able to speak with Him in prayer and know that He is listening is one of the greatest privileges one can have. But to hear Him speak back is the most exciting feeling we’ll ever experience. There are many things that we must say to God or should say to God, but today we’ll focus only on 3 2-Word phrases. I pray that after you read this short blog post, you will add these 3 phrases into your daily talks with God. Are you ready…

 

  1. Thank You

That’s right! Thank you… When did we get to the point that we started taking for granted all that God has done in our lives? Just this morning, He allows our eyes to open — again. He allows our lungs to function properly and take air in and out without struggling. He allows our minds to be regulated so that we are able to process who we are and where we are. He provides food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and employment. So if He’s done all of this or even some of this for us why aren’t the first words that leave our lips in the morning, “Thank You!”?

Why aren’t the first words that leave our lips in the morning, “Thank You!”?

In Luke 17:11-19, we read of a time where 10 men that had a terrible skin disease called Leprosy cried out to Jesus for healing. He told them to go and show themselves to the priest to be cleared. As they were going, ALL 10 were healed but ONLY 1 turned back to say thank you. Why do you think that is? Do we find that we act more like the 9 in that once we receive our blessings we just keep it moving, or are we more like that 1 that just has to turn back and take a moment to fall at the Master’s feet and say thank you? Thank you is the perfect 2-word phrase to start your day with. If you haven’t said it yet, here’s your chance.

 

  1. I’m Sorry

People make jokes all the time about how women or men never want to say they are sorry. Could it be that our pride, displayed in our not wanting to acknowledge that we’ve done wrong, is keeping us from living our best lives? If we were to pause and look over our lives (start with the past 24 hours), would God have been glorified by our actions or would we have shamed Him with how we’ve handled the situations that life has handed us? Saying “I’m sorry” is so freeing. “I’m sorry” allows us to start again fresh without having that weight of guilt lingering over our heads. I highly recommend that we all take 5 minutes and find a quiet space to think about our lives. After telling God “Thank You” for all He’s done and what He’s seen us through, let’s use our next breath to say “I’m Sorry”. I’m sorry I didn’t listen to your voice when you instructed me (whether through the sermon on Sunday or in my private moments of reading the Bible). I’m sorry that I allowed the opportunity to shine the light that you’ve placed within me to pass by. I’m sorry that I haven’t spent as much time with you as I should.

Did you say it? Do you feel free? Now that you’ve tackled those first 2, prepare yourself for this next one! If you really meant what you said with the first 2 phrases, then this last phrase should be your automatic response…

 

  1. Send Me

     “Also I heard the voice of the Lord saying: Who should I send? Who will go for us? I said” Here I am. Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8 KJV)

When we find ourselves thanking God and repenting (turning away from our old ways and turning back to God), we will have an overwhelming desire to “do something for God” to show our gratitude. When we pause and think about all He’s done, our hearts will swell with thankfulness but don’t be surprised if you also experience intense sadness if you aren’t living according to God’s ways. That feeling is a good thing. That feeling will prompt you to tell God just how sorry you are. After you’ve expressed your sorrow, then it becomes important to ask Him for the strength to never return to the thing(s) that keeps you in the “I’m Sorry” cycle.

When we pause and think about all He’s done, our hearts will swell with thankfulness

Now you’re ready to go forth and help others say these same 3 2-word phrases. Your gratitude will fuel you as you seek to pour into the lives of others that have not come to the understanding that you have. Your gratitude will lead to you saying these 3 phrases upon waking each morning. “Lord, thank you for waking me up! Thank you for being my God, my Father, and Friend. Father, I’m so sorry if I’ve done anything that has brought shame to Your name or to Your kingdom. Please forgive me for any wrong I’ve done and please give me the strength to live according Your Word. Today I surrender to you Lord, please feel free to send me where you desire me to go. Show me who you’d like me to encourage. Guide my steps and I’ll will go. Send me!

 

 

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