I've never been that reflective or contemplative around the start of a new year, but recently I have been learning the value of taking the time to look back, reflect, remember, be thankful, and also look forward, plan, dream, and make goals. This year I also asked God to give me a word. A word that I could focus my thoughts on. A word that could challenge me into becoming a better person. I thought of a few words that sounded really good, but I could just tell they weren't the word for me. And then last Sunday at church, during worship, we were singing a song and the word 'deep' really stuck out to me. And then I just could not stop thinking about that word and I realized that I had been given my word.
Deep.
Already this word has settled into my spirit and I am motivated by its challenge. I'm sure this word will mean different things to me throughout the year, but for now I am challenged to believe - to really believe how deep God's love is for me. I know this to be true, but I want to feel the impact of that truth.
"and may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high and how deep his love is."
-ephesians 3:18
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praying that word for you dear Aubyn. thanks for asking and giving God a chance to provide. Mom
What a beautiful word, Aubyn. I love focusing on a word for the year as well. My word is Gratitude. The more thanks I give, the more I seem to receive. Thank God for that!
I love keeping up with your beautiful family on here and on Instagram. You are still as lovely as ever.
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