I have been reading lately how many bloggers are (or have already) picking a word for the year and meditating on it daily. It got me thinking, if I were to choose one word what would it be? Instantly I worried. What if circumstances change and that word no longer fits come June or July? Am I stuck with that word for the next 11 months? I realize not everyone takes such care in choosing one word or that worry is even necessary. I admit, I thought this was not for me. But then I began to think. What if I posted that one word around the house. I would then see this word ALL THE TIME, because I am here ALL THE TIME. Maybe it wouldn't be such a bad idea. It would give me a good starting point for a study. So I gave it a go, I began thinking of words and looking them up. I wanted to know their meaning, origin, and how they were used in sentences. Ok, most of the words I came up with needed other words to make clear the meaning I wanted.To find one word, this would be a daunting task. I thought and thought. and thought.....and thought.
I came up with stewardship. "a person who manages another's property". I want my life to be full and joy filled. And I often forget that it's not mine. That I was given it, a gift that I am to be grateful for, and use wisely. I find myself wishing I were a better steward of my time and money. So I am going to post this word around my house and in my mind. Maybe it will rub off on the other members of my house too!!!
Good word!
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Maybe I'll hang up a few reminders myself!
Stewardship is a good word. I've seen a lot of people doing this as well, but I haven't attempted to pick a word. I like your word a lot, though. Whenever I get frustrated that my life hasn't gone exactly the way that I planned, I'm trying to remind myself that it's not all about me anyway, and that I need to focus on what God has planned.
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