Pay attention to how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise men, and make the best use of your time because the days are evil. - Ephesians 5:15-16 (paraphrased)
In our last session, we took a short look back over 2020 and crunched it into three words.
2020 was the BEST YEAR EVER for me in spite of the pandemic. I did not start 2020 with any resolutions. “Resolutions are well-meaning, but they rarely last. To make anything last, there must be a change of heart, not just a change of season.” (1)
Instead, I started with ONE WORD going forward, ONE VERSE to inspire, and then implemented a SIMPLE PLAN, with micro-steps, and my heart was changed one day at a time.
In this session, we will begin by asking God to lead you to ONE WORD and ONE VERSE.
Select one from this list that inspires, fuels, or unsettles you out of your comfort zone.
Compassion. Colossians 3:12-13
Purpose. Jeremiah 29:11
Self-discipline. 1 Timothy 4:7b-8
Focus. Hebrews 12:1-2
Faith. Hebrews 11:6
Pray. Philippians 4:6-7
Love. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Risk. Proverbs 3:5-6
You will know you’ve selected the right one if it fires you up. It may not juice anybody else up and that doesn’t matter -- if it does you, then you’re set.
I wear my ONE WORD stamped onto a key made by the good people at The Giving Keys, an inspiring “pay it forward” company. It is a constant reminder that God is changing my heart and walking with me.
My ONE WORD for 2021 is TRUST and my ONE VERSE is John 14:1.
Let me know yours and I will pray with you into 2021 that God will use your ONE WORD and VERSE to lead you into your BEST YEAR EVER.
Next week we will dig into a SIMPLE PLAN.
(1) Erika Michelle asymphonyofpraise.com/about
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PRAY WITH ME:
2020 was a rough one for me. The idea that 2021 could be my BEST YEAR EVER seems ridiculous. I’ve heard that with God all things are possible. So, I trust You will guide me as I begin my year with You. Thank You.
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