2013: a word, a verse, a prayer

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Friends, I always tend to grow very introspective, prayerful and hopeful at the beginning of a new year. I’m inspired and motivated to make changes…yet, often they don’t last the entire year long. Oh how I want to be more disciplined…

But, in years past, as I have chosen a word of the year, God has used these words in my life in tremendous ways!! And yes, in my humanness, even if I go a few weeks (or longer) without even thinking on this word, God is able to use that and draw me back to Himself. I recently shared about the book, My One Word, and how we can use that as a helpful tool in our word of the year adventures. I still highly recommend this book for those of you choosing a word of the year!!

2013 will be a year of learning CONTENTMENT in Christ alone and in all He has given me.

2012 was a year of FAITH for me.

2011 was the year of REST. Resting in God and His goodness toward me.

2010 taught me to ABIDE in Christ.

2009 ~ my first year with a word…COMPASSION.

Along with my word of the year, I am memorizing Scripture with the siestas at Beth Moore’s blog and a friend here locally!! I have joined in her plan (of 2 verses per month) in years past, but this year, my sweet friend bought me the cute spiral that Beth Moore sells for this memory plan!! I’m so blessed!! And I really think having accountability will be a HUGE help to me in keeping these verses going and alive in my life!

I am still deciding on my first verse of 2013. For some reason I wanted it to be perfect. ha! I’ve had several verses typed up actually and ready to go…

My sweet friend and I are pondering if we should memorize a chapter together and do 1 verse every 2 weeks with the siestas…or if it matters if we do the same verse. Regardless, we will be IN THE WORD and that is what counts!!

What are your goals for Bible reading and memorization this year??

And one last thing to leave you with today…

When I heard this song, I immediately loved it. This is my heart’s desire and my prayer for 2013…

Join me in praying: Captivate us, Lord Jesus. Draw me closer, oh my Lord, closer Lord to Thee.

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