For the last number of years I have asked the Lord to give me a word as I approach the New Year. This has become almost a New Year's tradition of sorts for many wonderful girls I know...a tradition that pushes us to listen to God's voice speaking to us, taking the time to hear Him and silence ourselves.
It signifies moving fully into the New Year with direction and confidence in where God wants us to go....and I LOVE it!
Last year my word was "identity." And true to His word, God was ever present in changing, shaping and reforming my identity. I feel like 2011 was a year of growth and refinement... anyone that knows anything about refining something knows it often takes pressure, heat and sometimes pain to refine something...but the end is oh so worth it.
As for this year, I am really excited and encouraged with the word I feel God has given me:
It signifies moving fully into the New Year with direction and confidence in where God wants us to go....and I LOVE it!
Last year my word was "identity." And true to His word, God was ever present in changing, shaping and reforming my identity. I feel like 2011 was a year of growth and refinement... anyone that knows anything about refining something knows it often takes pressure, heat and sometimes pain to refine something...but the end is oh so worth it.
As for this year, I am really excited and encouraged with the word I feel God has given me:
The word "promises" is the plural form of the word promise...according to the dictionary the word promise is defined as:1. a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one.
2. an express assurance on which expectation is to be based: promises that an enemy will not win.
3. something that has the effect of an express assurance; indication of what may be expected.
4. indication of future excellence or achievement.
5. something that is promised
There are many things I believe God has promised, things shown that have not yet come to pass, and things not yet seen that He promises through His word. I am filled with faith and looking forward to 2012 being a year of fulfillment.
Within days of God giving me such a great word I heard this song for the first time. For some of you it may be old news....but for me it was confirmation that yes, I did hear HIM right!?!
If you haven't asked God for your word for 2012 why don't you?!?! I'd love to hear what He shares with you.
1 comment:
Great word - thanks for sharing!
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