Thursday, December 27, 2012

A Word for 2013


Since 2011, I've begun each new year with a word choice -- a word that would become a point of meditation and even decision throughout the year ahead.

My first word, 'OPEN,' became a password, causing hinges on closed vaults to budge, inviting me to consider, probe and try things I would have ignored before "open" presided over my decisions.

The logo for 2012 was 'STEP,' a logical word to follow open. Step invited more adventuresome decisions and even ended up in the title for another blog: Step into Our Garden.

However, with 'step' and 'open' as influence peddlers, I noticed that life became cluttered with a few chotchkies with no clear purpose.  Thus, my word for 2013: Intention.

The mantra for 2013 reflects my desire to become more aware of what lies behind my choices.  I plan to study my intent and I intend to pay close attention to how it lines up with my desire to be time-wise and purpose-wise.

I'm certain 'intention' will inspire editing of the hubbub created by the previous words.  But more importantly, I hope this word will rejuvenate the connection between the intentions of my Father-God and my own, as His indwelling Spirit gives me the wisdom and power to choose and do his will, performing His intention in my life.



I'm linking this post with the lovely Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop at Deborah Jean's Dandelion House.




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7 comments:

  1. Rachel LohrmanDecember 27, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    :)

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  2. Katie/Maple GroveDecember 27, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Love this Becky! God's blessings on your journey in 2013!

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  3. SherryDecember 27, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    So wonderful Becky~~~~

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  4. UnknownDecember 27, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Beautiful! Godspeed!

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  5. wtf-eryJanuary 12, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    So you are OPEN, and STEPPING with INTENTION...Nice. Enjoy every bit of it.

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    1. A Daughter of the KingJanuary 12, 2013 at 5:42 PM

      Exactly! It is a progression. My mother reminds me that God is preparing me for my next assignment. I'm listening with an open heart, willing to step in when his "still, small voice" speaks.

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