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Moving Forward By Looking Back

Welcome to a little experiment known as My One Word. The heart behind this project is helping you plot a course for growth by narrowing your focus to a single word that will define you in the upcoming year. Now be honest for a moment…does that last sentence intimidate you and leave you feeling defeated already? After all, in your mind there are numerous bad habits, character flaws and struggles that demand your attention. However, do not be overwhelmed and simply give up. It is better to do something about one thing than nothing about everything.

With these apprehensions in mind, we wanted to spend the first few blog posts calming your nerves by helping you choose your word for 2010. The first step towards growth is to take inventory on the past year and see where God has moved in your life. Before moving forward, one must look backwards. Take a few moments and reflect on the following questions:

• Do you feel that in the past year you have progressed or regressed in your relationship with Christ? What shortcomings have you observed in your character over the past year?
• What emotions and baggage are you bringing into the New Year?
• If someone were to ask what God had taught you this past year, how would you answer them? If you were honest, would your response be just lip service?

FOR THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY PICKED THEIR WORD FOR 2010

We know that there will be some of you that have put the wheels in motion towards growth and have already selected your One Word. It encourages us to know that you see the benefit of this experiment and we are excited to see how God will shape you through this experience Utilize these first few blog posts to find your pace. Each post will include an exercise or question to prepare you for the journey.

Today’s exercise is a reminder to anchor your One Word with God’s word. If scripture is not the basis for our change, this experiment will be nothing more than a practice of our fragile human ability to evoke change in our lives apart from God. When times get tough and discouragement sets in, you can keep going back to the truth found in these verses for reassurance and reflection.

• If you haven’t done so already, take a few moments to select a few core verses that inspire and support your word.

Regardless of whether you’ve picked your word or not, the truth is we all have apprehensions about the road the lies ahead of us. We’d love to hear your response to the following question: What are your fears about picking a single word that defines you in 2010?