My Word for 2012!!
Ever since my friend, Layla, wrote about her “word” for 2012, I’ve been pondering about what my word should be. There are SO many great words, but one that I couldn’t get out of my mind is what might seem silly to some, but I’m going with it.
Does that sound silly?
The basis for my word of the year are these words from Colossians…
Seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.
It is so easy to get so focused on things on earth that I lose my heavenly focus – the focus that keeps me strong, keeps me consistent and keeps my heart loving, serving and enjoying life.
This year, I want to…
Seek above
Look above
Rise above
Think above
I want to do and be those “above” things.
Do you have a word for 2012? Get inspired at Layla’s party!
XO
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Perfect word!!! I love it & as always, I love your heart, friend!!!
xoxo,
shaunna
Love this, Myra! It is so easy to get caught up in all the fluff in blogland. We do have to think above & realize that all of this is temporary. xoxo!
My word is “Better”… as in Be Better. Do Better.
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Great word, Myra! — AND, I love all of the words that you’ve linked TO it! Have a blessed 2012! ~Sally
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love your word!!
What a wonderful word~ above!
I’d love for you to stop by and see mine.
Be blessed!
Myra, what a great scripture and word to focus on this year. My word(s) come from 1 Corinthians 14:1 – pursue love. I may have to come up with some challenge/focus points to go with my word as well. Thanks for sharing.
My word for 2012 is definitely JOY! I spent too many years feeling “stuck” and errantly believing it was where God wanted me. My family and I did not have joy. I grew up with bitterness and disappointment stiffling my mother and others in my family. I thought it was NORMAL. But aha, God wants me to walk fully in his blessings. I have fought back and my boys and I walk in joy everyday (some more than others).
I can’t think of a better word, Myra, to keep our focus where it needs to be! When we look (and think) above, it’s a focus outside of ourselves! The look above will move us to look out in service to others and help keep the bigger-than-it-should be self minimized! All to the glory of God! I’m proud of you! Love and Hugs! Mom
WOW! I love your word. I need to remember to look above when things of this life become overwhelming and scary. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Visiting from Layla’s!
blessings,
karianne
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I don’t have a word for the year, but I really like ‘above’ as a choice. It makes me think of rising above the hard or hurtful things, or people, that are in our lives.
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This passage in Colossians is one of my favorites too! Thank you for the reminder to keep my thoughts above. I love this word choice 🙂
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What a wonderful word and central focus for the new year! Blessings on your efforts!
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WOW, what an inspiring post. Thanks for sharing your word……
I wouldn’t have thought of it but its a GREAT word! My word for the year is redemption.
What a great word and how inspiring! I can’t wait to pick mine! I love having at least one place on the internet I KNOW I can go to find wholesome, Godly, inspiring thoughts and ideas and it’s HERE! You’re the best!!!
xxx
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Love the word! Something we all could use a touch of in our life.
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Love it, Myra! It’s perfect!
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That’s not silly at all…I like it!
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I love this Myra!! I definitely need to be thinking and praying about my word. Blessings!!
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Absolutely perfect word!!
Have you about the “Occupy Wall Street” movement? I don’t advocate extreme action but I think there is an imbalance in compensation. I’m trying to think of a word to express this but haven’t decided on the best one. Some possibilities: balance (works for a number of different situations), fairness (ditto), equality (so many situations). Anyone have thoughts on this?
I love your word. It’s perfect. 🙂
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As I was contemplating what my word would be, the word “Whatever” came to mind. I hesitated and then more words came.
“WHATEVER is true, WHATEVER is noble, WHATEVER is right, WHATEVER is pure, WHATEVER is lovely, WHATEVER is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.” Phil. 4:8
I really like your word!
I’m copying mine from last year, because I liked it so much. It’s: choose http://estrella05azul.wordpress.com/2012/01/03/choosing-throughout-2011/
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Fantastic word! A great choice! This year I am working on peace.
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I love the idea of a word of the year.
Thanks for linking to Layla…who then linked to Ali, and so on.
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