Book of Proverbs – Proverbs For The Modern Day – Yes
Yes – used as a function word to express assent or agreement.
Do you know what the most powerful word in the English language is? It is the word YES. A lot of people believe that NO is the most powerful word but that would be wrong. The word NO shows closed-mindedness and fear but, the word YES shows true strength and courage. The word YES signals interest and respect. When you say the word YES you look at what is presented to you and simply look at the problem in front of you in a fresh way. The word YES is a positive affirmation. It reflects in your body language and makes you feel valued. Book of Proverbs – Proverbs For The Modern day – Yes.
The word YES stretches you, challenges, energizes, creates safety and trust, and fuels creativity. The word NO polarizes prompts defensiveness, and shuts down innovation, collaboration, and connection. When you say the word NO fear, anger or resignation set in, all of which kill creativity, increase distrust, and discourage engagement. Book of Proverbs – Proverbs For The Modern Day – Yes. Check out my website
There are many people in the bible that knew the power of the word YES. God used everyday people who said yes to him in the Bible. Noah said yes when God asked him to build an ark. Abraham said yes when God asked him to sacrifice his only son. However, God spared his life. Moses said yes when God told him to ask Pharaoh to let the Israelites go. Mary said yes when the angel asked her to carry Jesus, the only Son of God. The disciples said yes when Jesus asked them to leave everything behind and follow Him. Paul, who once persecuted Christians as Saul, said yes when God asked him to deliver the Good News of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles. These people were not extraordinary people with great fortitude and toughness. They were normal people who tolerated, wrestled, and wept but still said yes to God and His will. The biggest one of all is Jesus who said YES to being crucified on the cross. What was his reward? He now sits on the throne on the right side of the Father. – Book of Proverbs – Proverbs For The Modern Day – Yes.
Some of the most powerful and well know people knew the power of the word YES:
Never allow a person to tell you no who doesn’t have the power to say yes. – Eleanor Roosevelt
Everything in the world began with a yes. One molecule said yes to another molecule and life was born. – Clarice Lispector
I used to think you had to be special for God to use you, but now I know you simply need to say yes. – Bob Goff
It doesn’t matter what a million people tell you what you can’t do, or if ten million tell you no. If you get one yes from God that’s all you need. – Tyler Perry
Never say no to adventures. Always say yes, otherwise you’ll lead a very dull life. – Ian Fleming
Timidity makes a person modest. It makes him or her say, “I’m not worthy of being written up in the record of deeds in heaven or on earth.” Timidity keeps people from their good. They are afraid to say, “Yes I deserve it.” – Maya Angelou
Everywhere I go I find that people…. both leaders and individuals…. are asking one basic question, “Is there any hope for the future?” My answer is the same, “Yes, through Jesus Christ.” – Billy Graham
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, yes even unto the end of the world. Amen. – Jesus Christ – Matthew 28:20
We have so many various aspects of our daily lives, spouse, parent, business owner, employee, church member etc. We will need to learn and train ourselves to say YES, I love you. YES, I am here for you. YES, you have my attention. Yes, I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. – Book of Proverbs – Proverbs For The Modern Day – Yes.
“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – 1929-1968. – Book of Proverbs – Proverbs For The Modern Day – Yes. Check out my website
