Honor. Yes, it's my "One Little Word" for 2011. It's a noun and a verb.
It's a word to live by and live with. It's something to strive for. To teach my children. Something to give away and something to carry myself with.
No wonder you can't believe. For you gladly honor each other, but you don't care about the honor that comes from the one who alone is God. John 5:44 NLT
The word honor chose me this year. I really wanted a different word. I really had a lot of awesome words in mind.
Something like illuminate. Sparkle. Glow. Brave. Reach.
Or even something bold like radical. or transform.
But as many of you know...
Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails. (Proverbs 19:21)
So while I was contemplating a much flashier word, there was a calm but persistent whisper that kept saying, "Honor". "Honor". "Honor".
The more I think about this word, the more I know it is the perfect word for me.
I think this word really ties in with all of my goals this year.
These are some of the ways I plan to apply the word honor to my life this year:
- Live my life in a way that is honoring to God
- Lift up and honor my husband
- Honor my children by listening to them
- Celebrate and honor relationships by sending out more cards
- Honor time by making the most of it
What's your word for the year?
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good word, that word honor is sometimes a tough one......and I love how the Lord speaks to you, and more than that you are being obedient to Him.Way to go Sister!
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ReplyDeleteOh no! I am not good at one word things. I first thought, Listen--but with Listen goes Act. so I guess those are my two words. So fun to stop by and meet you. Great post!
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ReplyDeleteI've done a word for 2011 as well
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Resolve. My main focus this year is just to make my life a VERB.
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ReplyDeleteThis is a great word! There are so many directions you can take with this word. Great cxhoice. I hope you are doing well! Have a great day!
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