Powerful Words

All too often I think we go throughout the day and do not consider what we say to other people...or HOW we say things to other people. Both are important! Let me share with you what I consider to be some of the most powerful words on earth.

#1 - I Love You - DUH!!! You knew those three were going to be on the list, didn't you? I believe that people can't hear these words enough! One of the greatest desires of the human heart is to be loved...and people don't know that they are loved unless it is both spoken and demonstrated.

I NEVER leave my parents house without telling them that I love them. Years ago I realized that I can check out of planet earth at any time God says my stay is over...and if I leave this planet before my family does then I want the last words that they ever hear me say to be, "I love you!" But I don't just say it to my family...

When my best friend & I talk we always end our conversations with, "Hey man, you know what? I love ya!" And no--this is not an attempt for us to get in touch with our female side--it is one Christian man speaking the truth to another. Why are we so afraid to say these words? Don't get me wrong--I don't walk up to random strangers and say this--that is a recipe for a full blown freak out...but I believe that people need to know...and the way that this is best communicated is through the spoken word!

#2 - Thank You! My Mom taught me this! I remember I asked once for her to bring me a glass of water, and after she did she just sort of stood there and looked at me. I have to admit that this was a little weird...I had no idea what she was doing. I had always thought she was a stable individual...but now she's just standing there--staring at me with some sort of look of expectation on her face. What did she want? A tip? So I asked her, "What's wrong?" and she said two words, "Thank you!"

It was then that I realized that she didn't mind bringing me the water--but she wanted to feel appreciated...and "thank you" was the best way to accomplish that. And not just a regular old "thank you," but a sincere thank you. So now I say these words a lot--I say them to the server who refills my glass of Dr.Pepper (the drink of angels), I say it to my staff at work when they do things that I request of them. People want to feel appreciated--period. And two words, spoken with a sincere heart can accomplish that--thank you!

#3 - "Will You Come To Church With Me On Sunday?" Just thought I would throw this one in! :-) Seriously, these are powerful words...and if you are in or near the DFW area, then I hope you will be at Calvary Christian Center this weekend...and that you will say those words to at least 10 people. If you will get them to church this Sunday then I promise they will hear one of the most creative and relevant presentations of the Gospel ever! One more thought... And finally, some of my favorite words ever...

#4 - "Hey Keith, you want' to go to lunch--I'm BUYING!!!"