"So give yourselves completely to God. Stand against the devil, and the devil will run from you. Come near to God, and God will come near to you. You sinners, clean sin out of your lives. You who are trying to follow God and the world at the same time, make your thinking pure." James 4:7-8I'd like to think I wasn't a complete failure in that goal, but realistically there were many missed opportunities in 2011. I tried to hold myself to a higher standard which didn't make it easy, and I found myself asking forgiveness for not depending on God more.
"Thank you!", was, and still is, a continual sentiment I give to God, my friends, and my family. I learned in 2011 that reclaiming does not necessarily mean independence. We are to be dependent on Him, and we need others to help us through the tough times, to share the good times, and to stand together in our daily endeavors. Really, can you say "Thank you" enough?
My word for 2012 is Organize. Isn't that a beautiful word? God is not chaotic, nor is He disorganized.
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" Jeremiah 29:11I look forward to the journey, and with God already knowing the plans He has for me, I can't wait to see what happens.
God bless you all, and Happy New Year!
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I love it! This is a fantastic word to focus in 2012.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea to just have a one word focus. Organise can take you into so many directions of life. Happy 2012!
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