Some of the most significant messages people deliver to one another often come in just three words. Those statements have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships that have cooled.
The following three-word phrases can enrich every relationship:
I'LL BE THERE -
Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we are truly present for other people, important things happen to them and to us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally and spiritually.
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is;” Hebrews 10:25
I MISS YOU -
This powerful affirmation tells friends they are wanted, needed, desired and loved.
“Without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; greatly desiring to see thee…” 2 Timothy 1:3-4
I RESPECT YOU -
Respect conveys the feeling that another person is a true equal. It is a powerful way to affirm the importance
of a relationship.
"In lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.” Philippians 2:3
MAYBE YOU'RE RIGHT -
This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an argument and restoring frayed emotions. The flip side of "maybe you're right" is the humility of admitting "maybe I'm wrong."
“Confess your faults one to another.” James 5:16, and James 4:10, “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord.”
PLEASE FORGIVE ME -
Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures. A girl should never be ashamed to own up to where she has been in the wrong, which is by saying, in other words, that she is wiser today than she was yesterday.
“Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32, and Matthew 5:23-24, “If thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.”
I THANK YOU -
Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness.
“Be ye thankful.” Colossians 3:15
COUNT ON ME -
"A friend is one who walks in when others walk out." Loyalty is an essential ingredient for true friendship; it is
the emotional glue that bonds people. Those who are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there, indicating "you can count on me."
“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the
faith of the gospel.” Philippians 1:27
LET ME HELP -
The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they spot a hurt they do what they can to heal it.
“Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galations 6:2, and Philippians 2:4, “Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”
I UNDERSTAND YOU -
People become closer and enjoy each other more if they feel the other person accepts and understands them. Letting others know in so many little ways that you understand him or her is one of the most powerful tools for healing your relationship.
“Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11, and Philippians 2:5, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.”
GO FOR IT -
Some of your friends may be non-conformists, have unique projects and unusual hobbies. Support them in pursuing their interests. Rather than urging your loved ones to conform, encourage their uniqueness.
“Now the God of peace…make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ.” Hebrews 13:20-21, and Hebrews 10:24, “And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works.”
I suppose the 3 little words that you were expecting to see have to be reserved for those who are special; that is: I LOVE YOU.
“Let brotherly love continue.” Hebrews 13:1 and John 15:12, “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.” Romans 13:8, “Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.” 1Thessalonians 4:9 “But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.”
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