Do you have a word for the new year? A verse for the year? I’m still praying about mine.
Last year my word was courage, and my verse was Joshua 1:9.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage;
do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God
is with you wherever you go.
NKJV
Each year I take a quiz offered by DaySpring before I decide upon my word of the year, although I usually select something else. In late December, after I answered seven questions on their website, they reported my word was imagine.
Imagine? At first, this word bothered me. Sounded selfish. Imagine big things, fame, and fortune. Imagine traveling anywhere in the world. Imagine having anything you’ve ever wanted, and it’s yours. As a person who struggles with selfishness, I said no to this as my word for the year.
But then, when I read this word in Scripture, I decided imagine may be a great word for the new year.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.
Ephesians 3:20, NIV
God’s voice is glorious in the thunder. We can’t even imagine
the greatness of his power.
Job 37:5, NLT
God can do anything through us. Exceedingly, abundantly, more than we ask or think. We only need to be willing. Willing for Him to use us in ways we never thought possible. With His power at work within us.
As Christians, I believe it is good to think big, pray big, and ask big. The Holy Spirit resides in us and gives us the power to do whatever God has called us to do.
This word is not about naming it and claiming it. It’s trusting God for all He wants to accomplish through us. Fulfilling His purpose in our lives. Whatever that is.
But God has placed another word on my heart. I’ll continue to pray and seek Him regarding my word for 2024.
Please share your word or verse if you have one.
What’s Your Word? (dayspring.com)
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