What’s Your Word?
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1
Do you have a “Word of the Year?” A couple of years ago, a dear friend began to challenge us to choose, and live into, a word for each year. It’s amazing, when you choose one, how the Lord brings this word to mind in ways that cannot be explained. I will not delay further in sharing my “word” for this year - “available.”
I want to become hyper-focused on my availability. I want to be available to hear the Spirit of the Lord in my heart and in my mind. I want to create space on my calendar to be available for family and friends, including my church family. I have a desire to be available to things I do not understand, so that the Lord can teach me throughout these experiences. I want to thrive in my days and not just survive them.
John 1:1 tells us, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Clearly, the gospel writer is not writing about his “word of the year,” but this scripture verse is very powerful and speaks to how we are able to learn more about the way God moves in our lives. It is normal to have questions about the things going on around us, and studying the Word of God allows us to discern what the Lord is trying to teach us about our questions.
In this new year, I pray you will discover your “word.” I also pray in your discovery, you will seek the Lord and know that God cares very much about your journey.