Read Others' Words
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Trust
Sue
(Posted 5 hours ago)
Trusting people has been a challenge for me my entire life. In my spiritual life I have learned to trust God more, but still need some work. I am unemployed again, and need to trust God's guidance about what is NEXT for me, and what he wants me to do.
example
Christopher
(Posted 12 hours ago)
PURE
Beth
(Posted 1 day ago)
In December 2011 I began praying about my decision for my one word in 2012. At the time, I was reading 1 & 2 Samuel and purity in heart and mind came to mind often reading about King David and how he walked so consistently with God. King David had two opportunities to kill the man who was trying to kill him and yet David said, "I will not put out my hand against my lord, for he is the LORD's anointed." (1 Samuel 24:10) God brought David's purity to my attention again and again. I have an event this year that I knew going into it was going to test my spirit. I am always polite and nice to everyone. That's what I was modeled growing up: you are polite to everyone you meet & then you judge them quietly at home. It never fit with me, it seemed so insincere, and God made me very aware that "being nice" at this even was not what He wanted. I thought that my journey to purity would involve learning how to love others. Instead, I am already learning that I am being called to enter the arms of my Beloved and leave everything else behind. He wants to think my thoughts and fill them with His Truth and His mercy.
Reconcile
Georgie
(Posted 2 days ago)
I've felt called to work in reconciliaton over the past five years. Mainly reconciliation between Protestants and Catholics in Spain. However, over the past two years it seemed as if the call, the dream, had died. Then, this January, as I was praying about my one word, I felt the Lord saying... "Reconcile... reconcile yourself to Me." So that's my word. Looking forward to discovering what's in store.
Joy
Ashley
(Posted 2 days ago)
I wrote a blog post, feel free to read: http://wp.me/pYKGP-4H
BEST
Kathy
(Posted 2 days ago)
My new years resolutions have to do with focusing on what's/who's important, getting in better physical and spiritual shape, continuing to build my business, and supporting Todd in his upcoming career stresses and learning to be a godly woman/friend/coworker/partner.....I was having a hard time tying all these things into one word and my word in 2007 was FOCUS, so....I heard on K-Love a reference to Facing the Giants and I thought of the death crawl and how the coach kept yelling, "I need your best! Your very best! Give me your very best!"......so, yeah, that's my word.
BEST.
I was once dating a very awesome man who treated me well but did not know or love God and when he broke up with me I thought he was so good no one else could compare. He was good but he was not the BEST - God didn't say "No" He said "Not Yet..." and seeing/being with the BEST for me now makes me realize what little I would have settled for...
I want to give my very BEST in all I do and lie down each night knowing I have numbered my days and gave my very BEST that day.
healthy
peggy
(Posted 2 days ago)
My one word this year is healthy. This year has been a tough year for me. And recently I found out that I have several health issues including a fatty liver that HAS to get under control. When Mike said what would you like to be in 2012 the word healthy just popped into my head. This will not be easy for me as I haven't the slightest idea how to even start the process except to pray. So that is my first step to getting HEALTHY. (mind, body, and spirit)
attend
Shannon
(Posted 2 days ago)
My world has been rather uproarious in the past few years. I am working a great deal at the office, planning time with kids, working on personal goals and desires. How can I focus and yet still live? Really live and not simply exist and be. How can I propel myself along on those days when hiding away seems easier? How can I teach my kids that the world isn't always fair but we must do what is right? What word helps me see that I can achieve what I want and satisfy my wants for my children and myself. ATTEND. It struck me one day while listening to the gospel at church. It wasn't the topic of the gospel so much at the moment. I attend on so many levels: I am present for my kids, at home, sports, moments when they feel lonely, my family and friends when they are in need of a shoulder or hand, and myself (sometimes). I look after them and myself. I pay attention to them and what they are asking for, need, want, desire. But, there is so much more that I can seek and find. I can provide not only to them but to myself and others in my life. Attend also means in older ways - to wait for what is in store. I don't simply want to be present I want to accompany, apply myself, be present, see, listen, and more so to remain ready to serve to assist. I can do all of these things and truly live and love. I can grow in strength, courage, and self. I look forward to the struggle because I can be in the moment and that be enough. I can participate in the joys of my life and know that these are good moments. I can do all these things and still grow. I can wait for what is in store but pay attention to my world.
Independence
Courtney
(Posted 2 days ago)
I have recently recognized I have lost my independence in the process of becoming involved in a relationship. My significant other does not need the same amount of attention or time spent with me in order to be happy. I have let my insecurities make me dependent on him and it really scares him. This year I plan to regain myself and my independence so I do not continue to push him away and give our love more room to grow. I am learning to be in love you must trust, be trustworthy and be your own person. I must set goals for myself and together set goals for our relationship. This year I hope the Lord will assist me in finding my independence and happiness again.
Wisdom
Devon
(Posted 2 days ago)
I often address issues in my life without seeking God. I pray that this year I can change that and seek his WISDOM in all I do.