Now to him who is able to do immeasurable more than all we can ask or imagine,
according to his power that is at work within us.
Ephesians 3:20
Happy New Year! Believe is the word I chose for 2012 and came from a message I heard based around Ephesians 3:20. The pastor asked these questions:
What had we given up on and no longer believed God could really do?
What did we need more of this year?
I knew right then that was the focus of this year. Being really vulnerable here I stopped believing that God could bring a man into my life. I gave up and became closed to whatever he had for me. Probably stemming from horrible past choices. But if I believe that God has redeemed me then all things are possible. Right?
That is just one of many things I am believing God can do this year. I am also believing in areas of my finances, my work, my writing and relationships. I want to focus on going from good to great. I want to mentor a group of girls which I will share more about soon.
Believe really found me. I feel it is a word from God to me this year. It’s funny, as I narrowed down and selected the word believe, it was everywhere I went. Yesterday I opened to mail to a flyer from Weight Watchers.
Sometimes God makes it so clear. I am excited to grow in my faith and be more disciplined in my time with Him. I really want to have roots in a church this year after wandering in the desert for too long. I am reading Margaret Feinbergs’ Hungry for God: Hearing God’s Voice in the Ordinary and the Everyday
I am still working out my goals using Michael Hyatt’s Life Plan template. God opened so many doors last year and I am so grateful. He really did call me to be fearless. I am ready for 2012 and a God size spiritual journey. What about you; what word did you chose this year?
I’d love to hear it and pray for you. Please leave in the comments. I look forward to seeing what God is stirring in your heart for 2012.
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What a great word to blanket your 2012. I hope to get to know you better through commit2write. Have a wonderful evening!
“What had we given up on and no longer believed God could really do?”
This question really resonated with me. Thank you for posting it.
I love “Believe” as your word of the year. Easier said than done, though, I know. Good luck with everything.
I think the transition for childhood to adulthood for me was when believing stopped feeling natural. I don’t have to remind my 5 year old to believe. anything. Thank you for this. What does my life say about what I believe?
I love your word for the year, and that you want to go from “good to better”. And, not to sound cliche, but I really do believe that God will meet you in incredible ways as you believe!!