My Word for the Year

Word for the Year

For the past 6 years, I have chosen a word that the Lord has given me to guide my focus for the year.  Previously, I’ve chosen Strive, Joy, Trust, Believe, Overflow, and others.  Going into this year, I had been praying for the Lord to reveal it to me.

While standing in the middle of Jerusalem, the Lord was speaking to my heart that this year I would have a phrase instead of just one word.  

“Here am I”

Here am I, Lord.  Use me, teach me, let me be obedient to what you have called me to do, and to not let FEAR keep me from being all that the Lord has called me to be.

This phrase kept flying through my head and then, when we were in the Friends of Zion museum, it showed up on the wall.   As we walked through the gift store I saw a ring (that I bought) that says “Here am I”.  Now, I have a daily reminder that God is at work in my life and I’m ready for him to use me like never before.

Don’t be afraid to choose a word or phrase of the year to help you grow in your walk with the Lord this year. 

Why do I choose a word of the year?

Every year I want to grow in my walk with the Lord.  This is a daily reminder for me to keep my focus sharp.  Each year I place the word in several places so I am reminded of it with the hustle and bustle of life.

Will you join me in telling the Lord “Here Am I”.

Just Be Ready

Just Be Ready

My prayer is that every “Just Be ….” writing will encourage your Walk with the Lord!

 

I know this post is a few days late since we have already started a new year, but I’ve been on a trip of a lifetime in Israel with Prestonwood Baptist Church.

A new year brings a fresh start to make and set new goals.  For me, this year, I’m ready for whatever God says or puts in my path.

I’m ready to fall more in love with Jesus and not let life get me distracted.  I’m ready to let go of things that I have no control of and to surrender to the Lord.

I’m ready to see with an expectant heart what God has planned for me.

When is the last time you have had an expectant heart? 

My prayer is that Ephesians 3:20-21 would come to life in all of our lives…

²⁰ Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, ²¹ to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

I’m ready to re-evaluate and give myself a report card on how I’m doing in specific areas of my life and make true lasting changes.

Just Be ready….

Now what??

1.    Choose to start your day with the Lord - Fresh new start of each day.

2.    Choose a reading plan

a.    You can find it in the back of your bible

b.    Try a chronological bible

c.    Look at the 1^st 5 app- Choose a plan (I just did the book of Jeremiah

3.    Journal your Prayers - so you can look back and read scriptures He has shown you and how He is, and has been, at work in your life.

4.    Praise God - Reflect on each day and write down ways you’ve seen God move in your life each day.  (I praise you for coffee with Kasie.  Or I praise you for walking with Christine.  Or I praise you for the beautiful sun rise.  Etc.)

5.    Change it Up - Add more worship music throughout your day.  Listen to podcasts (I highly recommend Wonder- Prestonwood Women’s Ministry).  Or read a book that will help you grow in your walk with the Lord.

Just Be READY for God to move in your life.

I’d love to hear how God is moving in your life.