The 3 most powerful words in the world.

I was reminded last night that you can do all the right things and a situation still might not work out the way you had hoped. Some times in life there will be conflict. Sometimes you will be the cause of it and sometimes you will be "target" of it. Either way miscommunication, selfishness and harsh words will be spoken.
I used to think there was power in always being right. Being fast and clever with words. The one that could outsmart the other had the control. the one that could confuse their appoint and shut them down wins and therefor has the power. Then I met Jesus. Over the last 20 years of my life he has been showing me where the true power lies. I have been slow to get it.

"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth"(Matt. 5:5)Wow! the whole earth, really? how can that happen? How in the world could a bunch of meek people get any thing real done? My pastor once gave the definition of meekness as "power under control". Whoa! I have pondered and thought on that from the time I 1st heard it. Being meek, as our Lord Jesus was, does not mean we are tossed from stem to Stern in life. It mean the exact opposite. Those who learn to gain self control of their mouth have true power, wisdom. And what happens when a meek person does mess up or say the wrong thing? The three most powerful words in all the world, words that could stop wars, heal marriages, refresh friendships..."I am sorry".
I am sorry is not just healing for the one hearing it. It heals the one saying it. We are told by Jesus to abide in Him. The only way to abide in Him is to stay humble, to strive against the selfish flesh that wants it's own way and put others first. That is what "I am sorry" does. To say those three words is to take responsibility for what you have done and then want to correct it.
If you say those three words the hearer may not always receive it. We have to be OK with that. we can not control how the other person takes your "meekness", but there is still power in the words. they heal the wrong you have done before God so that you can have right relationship with Him. That is pretty powerful for three little words. " The power of life and death is in the tongue" (prvb:18:21) Your eternal life and death. that is a big deal.  
I want to be meek. Not because i want power or to inherit the earth, but because it is a much more peaceful way to live. The Lord has been teaching me that I can " always be right" as long as the "rightness" i am striving for is right standing before God. Winning a war of  words against a loved one or hurting your witness out in the world are not power. Healing...being humble and saying I am sorry. Now that is divine power!

I just found out i am dying!!

 I find it interesting that if a Dr. tells a person "you are dying" that person feels compelled to "get their life in order" and find what really matters. The reason i think its interesting is because we are all dying. We never know when it will come, yet so many of us wait to do the kinds of things that we feel are wroth while.I'm not talking about buying fast cars or taking that dream trip. We can't go about using up our life savings in case we have a life to save it for. But what i am talking about is the heart issues that we all let go for far too long. Calling a Grandma to just say i love you even if you might be on the phone for over an hour, so what. Telling that co working that you are rude to that you are sorry. writing your estranged father to say you forgive him.
Some people when finding out they are dying rush off to find a pastor. They suddenly feel the need to let God in. To ask him for help. To get their heart "right and clean". To get their "fire insurance" if you will. I have no problem with any of that. I think hearing someone tell you that your time is short can be a huge motivator to come into a real and deeper relationship with friends and family and the God that made them. My issue is why do so many wait? Every day we have here on earth is a gift. a chance to be used for God's glory. A chance to speak truth to others in love and help change hearts. Yet so many of us sell out this real meaningful life. this deep purpose that all of us feel but some suppress so that they can run after selfish goals that only leave us feeling dull and empty. I want to live a life of passion. I don't want to drag myself through my week just to get to Friday. i don't want to waste one second of time that i get to draw breath. I AM DYING!! from the very moment i came into this world my body started its spin towards it's end. Is that a dark thought? I don't think it is. It brings me peace of mind knowing that i was put here for "such a time as this" God wanted me, not anyone, but lil' old me to live where i do. be mom to who i am, wife to the man i married. Every morning is a chance to ask for God's power, to walk with him and do something amazing. I bet Jesus did some miracles on a Monday. That day may have started out blah and ordinary for the one He healed or helped but thank God Jesus did not think big stuff should only happen at the end of life or on the weekend. to be his hands and feet we need to have the mind of Christ. He was always looking, seeking and finding those in need of His healing and we should be doing the same. So if hearing it is motivation, let me help..."YOU ARE DYING!!" Now,go and make disciples like you believe it. Because it's the truth. make the most of your time here. I