I am joining Alece of Grit&Glory for One Word 2011.
[read more about it here]
I first read about it Jan. 3 and had thought about what my word would be for days upon days now. Many words popped up in my head but nothing stuck out to me. I prayed God would give me a clear sign of one simple, but powerful word. A day or two went by.
I was casually emailing back and forth a very sweet blogger who has become a very dear friend of mine. Then... there it was. The word. I didn't know whether to cry or laugh. I sat here stunned.
[read more about it here]
I first read about it Jan. 3 and had thought about what my word would be for days upon days now. Many words popped up in my head but nothing stuck out to me. I prayed God would give me a clear sign of one simple, but powerful word. A day or two went by.
I was casually emailing back and forth a very sweet blogger who has become a very dear friend of mine. Then... there it was. The word. I didn't know whether to cry or laugh. I sat here stunned.
It was so clear. Thank you God.
My word...
My word...
DANCE
Last week I read a quote that made me smile:
"DANCE with God, He will let the right one cut in."
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"There is...a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to DANCE" -Ecclesiastes 3:4
I read somewhere that doing God's will is a lot like dancing. When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn't flow with the music, and everything is uncomfortable and jerky. When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead, both bodies begin to flow with the music. One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back or by pressing lightly in one direction or another. It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully. The dance takes surrender, willingness, and attentiveness from one person and gentle guidance and skill from the other.
This year I will DANCE together with God, trusting Him to lead and to guide me through each season of my life.
What's your One Word?
