We all know famous four-letter words-some of which should NEVER come out of our mouths. There are also four letter words which are worth repeating: Love, Hope, Food-to name a few.
I ran across some seven-letter words which change everything.
But first the story behind them. Last week I preached on Galatians 2: 15-21. My primary focus can be seen here. Several weeks ago after I had already finished writing that sermon and had begun making plans for chapter 3, I was feeling pretty good about being ahead (that is always a good thing). As I was reading something, I sensed God saying, “Bill, you are not done with Galatians 2:20 yet. There is more you haven’t said yet.”
“Aaaaah nuts!” I know what that means.
So, off I go to study some more and see what God is “telling” me. So I do some finagling around with the sermon schedule and add this one to the cue. True to God’s prompting though, I started it one afternoon about 5:00 and finished it the next morning. All within about 3-4 hours. SWEET!
That sermon is this Sunday: “Two 7-Letter Words Which Change Everything.” It has been so long since I did a title that long I almost forgot what I started to say! 🙂 The outline was easy to do.
I. A SEVEN-LETTER WORD WHICH DEMOLISHES
II. A SEVEN-LETTER WORD WHICH ENLIVENS
I’ll leave you guessing what those seven-letter words are until my post Sunday night/Monday. Unless, of course, you listen online. Or guess them ahead of time. If you guess it the winner will get a virtual high five and a mention on this honorable blog. Or is that an honorable mention on this blog?
So…think you know? And among all the silliness, please don’t forget to pray for me.
I will be praying for you tomorrow morning during my devotionals. I like the fact that you keep your ears and your heart open because it is not about you and your schedules after all, and it is wonderful to be reminded of that from time to time.
As for your 7-letter words, I guessed them right off the bat.
1). 7-letter word that demolishes: B-U-R-R-I-T-O
2). 7-letter word that livens: F-E-B-R-E-Z-E
Appreciate your prayers Daniel. Someone was praying. 🙂 Close but no cigar on your words.
It’s an honorable blog. For sure …
Blessings as you proclaim His truth.
Thanks Linda. I was trying to play on words.
You’re going to keep me guessing all weekend, Bill! 🙂 Praying for you!
Blessings!
yes M’am! Maybe even one day longer. 🙂
Oh man, you’re not gonna tell us NOW?! boo!!! hehe – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Nope and after writing a post I decided to make it wait one more day.
It’s amazing how much power there is in words. The power to lift up and the power to tear down. Great subject to speak on Bill.
I agree Mike. However, it is not about words. it is about two words which, by their definition, evoke a response.
From my brother Rob: Make your title longer brother. It should be a seven letter word which Enlivens. You can thank me later via the grammar police at 1 -get- itr-ight. Love ya! I do appreciate your sensitivity to the Lord’s leading. (He was leading me to type this.) Lol!
Done. Thanks for your sensitivity to Him in typing that. 🙂 I do hope the grammar police are happy.
Hi Bill! I think your titles are very inviting and intriguing. Nice work there! People like to hear numbers attached to ideas.
I have no idea what the words are? I suspect I’ll be surprised, and think to myself “of course!”. Hope your sermon went well today!
Blessings,
Ceil
I do like to make clever titles, although I do fail at times. 🙂 Some leave people speechless and some scratching their heads. I hate to tell you this Ceil, but you will have to wait one day longer (sorry).