OMG

You hear it on TV, it’s in texts and emails, your friends say it and maybe you say it yourself. What does it stand for? OMG= Oh My God!!

OMG is thrown around like it is no big deal. It is “funny” “popular” and the current “slang”. I am here to tell you it is a big deal.  

God’s second commandment is this, Deuteronomy 5:11, “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.”

I am sorry, but when you say OMG you are taking the Lord’s name in vain.

Think of the millions and millions of people everyday who do this without thinking about what they are really saying. Think of the number of teens who say God everyday, but yet have no idea who He is. OMG is used in the same way of saying, “shut up,” “you’re kidding,” “get real.” God is never in the equation. And if He is, He is not given the respect He deserves.

My four year old said OMG the other day, and to be honest I laughed. She was really cute in her own little attitude way. It didn’t register in my mind to correct her. I say OMG, well not anymore.

Please make a conscience effort to not say OMG. If you really need to say something say something like, Oh My Goodness.

We are a lost culture. We accept what is current and hip over God’s rules and commandments. It is in your control to make change in your life and your families.

Change is hard, but God can and will help you.

As always I will keep you in my prayers.