Catch yourself saying, or thinking, the words “have to” - and substitute “get to” every chance you can.
Example: “I HAVE TO go to this meeting!”
Substitute: “I GET TO go to this meeting!”
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“In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. 13 Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness. 14 For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.” (Romans 6:11-14)
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October 12, 2011 at 10:21 am
Sam
I GET to teach and influence behavioral-problem kids at church.
I GET to learn discipline on bad habits and sin that affect my health.
I GET santification by obeying the Lord.
October 12, 2011 at 7:54 pm
Tray Honeycutt
Hi I do crossfit everyday. I found your page from facebook. This is great what you are doing. What a wonderful ministry!
October 13, 2011 at 6:41 am
Anonymous
Thanks so much for sharing. I have used this phrasing often and thought that I was the only crazy one! When things are overwhelming and feel like a huge burden…
Wow, I get to get up and go to work….
“I get to put on my special needs child’s shoes, again…
I get to help out at school, again….
I get to talk with 5 more clients today….”
It is amazing how rephrasing turns my heart to a grateful heart instead of a complaining one.
October 13, 2011 at 9:37 am
Aron Darling
I Get to work today!