For the last 2 years I have chosen a scripture for the year instead of new years resolutions. This I've done for 2012 and you can read it to the right --> Its a great scripture: Isaiah 43 vs 18-19!
Then I started seeing various blogs where lovely ladies were choosing a 'word' for 2012. I was intrigued but did not really give it too much thought after that. But a few days ago I did a post on contentment and Deidra, from The Middle, left me this comment: ".... and you picked a great word for 2012 - Contentment - I need to soak that one in!"
So, I have decided that my word for the year is "Content". I don't believe in co-incidence (except that I was born on my birthday - my husband's joke) I believe God wants me to learn contentment in all things.
The Goal:
Phil 4 v 11: Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am to be content.
and
Heb 13 v 5: Let your conduct be without covertness, and be content with such things as you have.
a by-product:
1 Tim 6 v 6: Now godliness with contentment is great gain.
So, "CONTENT" it is then! I am content with that :)
God bless
Tracy
Linking today with Joan at The Beauty in His Grip for:
and
Jen from Finding Heaven for:
I wish you many blessings on your journey of discovery through this year, with the word content in mind. I'll write this week a blog about my focus word. But when ... I think tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week with your family.
Hi Tracy,
ReplyDeleteBeing content and relying on God's promises and power is a great relief as we go through our daily challenges. He will teach us contentment in every circumstance, and supply all our needs in His perfect timing. :)
Great word to start your year! :)
Blessings and hugs,
Denise
That is a great word to have all year :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a great word!! Often we want to keep up with the Joneses or what have you. I want to be content in what God has given me.
ReplyDeleteLove your husband's joke. Sounds like something my dad would say. Lol
Tracy, I've missed you too! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year :) Being content is such a struggle. What a great word for the year! This is my favorite quote on contentment...
ReplyDelete“Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God's wise and fatherly disposal in every condition.” ― Jeremiah Burroughs
Love it so much! Blessings dear friend!
Powerful word for the year Tracy.
ReplyDeleteHi Lovely ladies - so glad to hear from you. i love your comments and love seeing you here.
ReplyDeleteGod bless
Tracy
Great word, Tracy. I want to be like Paul and know what it is to be content in any circumstance.
ReplyDeleteMany blessings!
What a wonderful word! I can't wait to hear how God is using that in your life this year.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great word to me! To be content...ahhhh! Now that's a great thing to be!
ReplyDeleteTracy ~ Content is such a great way to be. Good word for the New Year!
ReplyDeleteBlessings friend...Chelle
Great word! Something we all need to be - content.
ReplyDeleteI love this word, too. I makes me visualize being wrapped up in the blanket of His love.
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss this? Well anyway I like the word you had for 2012 - wonder what you will have for 2013. I already have my new word for the New Year...anyway- stopping in to say hello!
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