Have you ever said one of the following phrases?

 

·        “I GOTTA go to Work.”

Translation: “My paycheck is all I care about. I really don’t like my job, and I would much rather be doing something else!”

 

·        “I GOTTA go to Church.”

Translation: “I am only going out of routine, or because someone is making me go. I’d rather stay home and sleep in or watch football!”

 

·        “I GOTTA go to School.”

Translation: “I really don’t care much about learning and growing. I am fine with my limited amount of knowledge that will not allow me to excel in life. My main goal is to get the “high score” on my video game!”

 

What you say has everything to do with how you think. Speaking the “GOTTA” language can cause you to feel like something is a chore when it is really a Blessing! You can turn your entire life around by replacing your “GOTTA” language with the language called “GET TO.” So, let’s examine what your previous phrases would sound like using your new language.

 

·        “I GET TO go to Work.”

Translation: “I love what I do, and I have been blessed to have a job that provides me with income for my household. Because there are so many people looking for employment, it is truly a privilege to have a job or business to go to.”

 

·        “I GET TO go to Church.”

Translation: “I have another opportunity to Worship the One who has given me life. The additional blessing is that I get a chance to fellowship with people who I truly love and care about. To think that others around the world cannot freely gather in public and worship God without being persecuted, I am moved to truly see this as a moment worth taking advantage of.”

 

·        “I GET TO go to School.”

Translation: “I see education as the foundation for my future success in life. I understand that without a good education, I will be severely limited in my journey through life, and I will fail to reach my fullest potential. I am thankful for those who work hard daily to ensure that I have the best opportunity to learn.”

 

Doesn’t that sound a lot better? I think so. If you agree with me, and you currently speak “GOTTA,” you “GOTTA” change your language – now!

 

Pastor Corey