These three words are a game changer if we apply it right. The funny thing is these things are basic and some of them are our very first learned words.

Granted, that all of these words may seem insulting to our intelligence, but with a careful look at these words, we’ll notice that some of our problems are caused by saying and applying the wrong words with the wrong situation. Consequently, some of our problems can be solved by saying and applying the right words for the right situation.

Here are three words that are a game changer for us:

1) NO
Saying this two letter word probably is one of the hardest thing for us to do. We need to learn to say No to:
-wrong, sinful, immoral things.
-whatever that doesn’t glorify God.
-illegal influences and activities.
-unhealthy habits.
-things that would hurt us and other people.
-to good things in order to get the best things for us (some opportunities, no matter how good they are, still needs to be turned down).
-things that are not our priority and not in line with our values.
-unwise decisions.

2)YES
It is not enough to turn down something, we need to say YES to something else. We say YES to:
-whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy.
-God honoring actions and influences
-things that benefit other people and our society.
-positive influences in our lives.
-activities that are aligned to our values.
-what our priority demands.
-the right opportunities.

3)WAIT
There are somethings in life that are really worth waiting for (love life, character, values, maturity, etc.) and short changing the process is damaging to our character. Saying WAIT also gives us the opportunity to slow down, pray and think. There is power in waiting.

We say ‘WAIT’:
-when God says so.
-to give God an opportunity to show himself faithful and powerful.
-When making major decisions in our lives that require reflection, prayer and advices.
-whenever the people that are important to us (parents, friends, mentors, etc.) say something that needs to be considered.
-When things are too good to be true.
-when events are going too fast in our lives.
– When you feel pressured to give an immediate answer (granted, that there are exceptions with this)
-when it is still not your season in life.
-with wrong timing.
-when teaching the value of delayed gratification.