As 2017 winds down, I think of the upcoming New Year's Eve. I have never really liked New Year's Eve festivities. I don't know why...I guess I just don't see the big deal. To me it is an excuse for people to get drunk, fight big crowds and stand around in the cold (for those of us who live in a cold winter climate)...for what...just to kiss the one you love? I can do that anytime. What makes New Year's Eve so special...nothing, as far as I am concerned. Then comes the endless list of 'resolutions' and usually end up in failure and discouragement. I have never had a NY's resolution. What's the point.
This morning I read a devotional titled "What's my One Word for 2018" (click here to read it). I was intrigued. It was about God giving you a word to focus on for the year. To study it, to live it, to grow with it. Hmmmm....sounds interesting. His example was "joy". Look up what God says about joy in the Bible. Memorize joy scriptures and live with joy everyday. Ok. That sounds easy. Another lady shared that God gave her the word "boldness". She was intimidated because she didn't like confrontation, sharing the Gospel outright, etc. But, she accepted the challenge. I have found in the past that God will give you a word opposite to your greatest weakness. Gideon, who hid when God called him, was given the name "Mighty Man of Valour". That's exactly who he ended up to be. So, I am in. What could I get for a word? Rest (yes, I struggle with that), Pause (often...to think of Him), Joy (how to keep that no matter the circumstance), Blog (never been good at journaling). I guess I will have to wait until He gives me the word. Picking my own won't work because I need Him to accomplish what He wants me to do. So I will "wait", and ask, and wait. He will give me a word, of that I have no doubt. He's spoken to me before, so clearly that He could have been in the room. I need to "trust".
So, here's my question. What 'word' did He give you for 2018?
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