Read Others' Words
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Self-Control
Tina
(Posted 2 weeks ago)
This is the word that was chosen for me in 2012. I moved in with Mom and my sister in March 2012. Basically, a fresh start! I have had way too many things on my plate--teaching Sunday School, work, WMU, secretary/treasurer, college, and the list goes on and on. I am excited about my one word this year because I have the opportunity to learn how to ASK and LISTEN God, say "NO",and to pick and choose ONLY those things God desires for me.
All In
Emily
(Posted 3 weeks ago)
Recently in my small group we have been talking about doubting God, and whether or not we are all in as Christians or not. I think this is a perfect not one word, but two words that exemplify a person who does everything not halfway, but all of the way. Good, better, best, never let it rest, until your good is better, and your better best
BUILD
Courtney
(Posted 3 weeks ago)
This year I want to focus on building my relationship with god, building new friendships, building up my children, and building my marriage.
Stand
Carla
(Posted 1 month ago)
I am a believer. My life has taken me to pits and valleys that I have had no control over - because of decisions of others, my life has been hard and painful. Yet through it all - no matter how hard and painful, God has never left my side. He is faithful - when people disappoint and hurt, He is there always loving and supporting. Without Him - I'd be done.
Completion
Douglas
(Posted 1 month ago)
To come..............................
Gentle
Beverly
(Posted 1 month ago)
MOVE
CA
(Posted 1 month ago)
I tend to procrastinate horribly. I also need to exercise more. Since I picked this word, though, I am thinking God is taking it as a challenge as there are many life changes on the horizon that may, in fact, include a MOVE.
GREATER
Mercedes
(Posted 1 month ago)
I have always struggled with trying to make things go according to plan. I have to have things go a certain way, and when they don’t I get discouraged. Realizing that everything cannot go perfect because nothing and no one is perfect, I have realized I am NOT in control. Someone with a GREATER plan, purpose and desire for my life than I could ever imagine, is in control. Sometimes I get so caught up in the little things of life that I forget to "know" the truth that God has given me. God is much GREATER than the pain, struggles, fear, and any emotion that makes me question my purpose in life. I have to remember that even though I get discouraged God is right there by my side and he will never give me more than I can handle. This reminded me of the bible verse Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."
Simple
Toni
(Posted 1 month ago)
I am 43 years old and born in raised in a Christian family becoming a believer as a teenager. I finally just realized however that all these years, I tried to hard to MAKE things happen-over analyzing, making everything harder than it had to be. Recently, after going through a separation, I completely let go of everything, threw my hands up and finally after so long just let go. I couldn't do it any longer. I was tired of trying to have control. I felt as if I had failed again and was tired. I am so excited to say that my God was there waiting for me. Surrendering completely to Him has created such a transformation in me that I can hardly contain my feelings. Looking back I see that all along it was just so simple. Trust Him. Listen to Him. Obey Him. Thats it. No me, no pressure to "fix", no worry...He was there all along to do what I have tried so many years to do. Its not and has never been my place or up to me. My word is "simple" because I know not to complicate-its all so simple, and always has been, I just never saw it. My heart is full with what God has shown me, where He has brought me and the fact that He forgave me once again. Just a few months ago, I felt my life was half over and I had wasted so much. Today, I feel like my life has just begun and I cant wait to see what each day brings!
Motion
Thomas
(Posted 2 months ago)
I listen a lot, but I don't always do what I hear. I want to put action to what I hear from God and do what He wants me to do.