January Series

I attended Richard Devos’s January Series on his new book Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People. I thought that Mr. Devos did a very good job presenting himself and giving an overview of his book. I can distinctly remember Mr. Devos’s opening statement, that he was in fact, “only a sinner saved by grace.” I thought that a statement like that really conveyed his humble spirit, especially in light of what God has done through him. Most entrepreneurs in his position look at all they have and give only themselves the credit. It makes me glorify God when I hear someone such as him giving God the glory.
I want to highlight here my personal favorite phrases of the ten. The first is “I’m wrong, and I’m sorry.” I really appreciated this quote on a personal level because it is one of the hardest quotes for me to come to terms with and admit. I hate being wrong, and when I am, instead of admitting it, my pride kicks in. Sometimes even when I know that I am wrong, my pride still will not let me admit it. It is a daily struggle.
The next phrase that I really thought was important was “I love you.” Mr. Devos said that “to say ‘I love you’ with all of your heart and mean it has remarkable power.” I really believe that this is true. Consider the love of God. Because of the great love that he has for us, he chose to save us wretched sinners. Love is a powerful emotion, one that should not be taken lightly. Mr. Devos discussed the love that he and his wife share and the wonderful, faith-centered marriage that they share. He told us that he and his wife make sure to say “I love you” every day, and that it has made a big difference.
I really appreciated Mr. Devos’s speech and his application to his own life. It really showed me a side of him that I was not aware of.