I've been thinking about what word I want to be intentional about this year and I came up with my word pretty quickly.
It is wonderful to have great intentions and a to do list a mile long, but if none of these thoughts and intentions are put into action, it doesn't do much good.
My word for 2012 is do.
I do not want to sit back and let things happen to me this year and let circumstances determine things for me.
I want to do.
I want to stop thinking about it, and just do it!
In order to be successful at this, I may have to push myself.
I may have to push myself out of my comfort zone.
I may have to, gosh, believe in myself!
I want to stop feeling guilty about things that I should have done and didn't.
I want to just do it.
Stop thinking, wishing, hoping, mulling, wondering, worrying, fearing, dreaming, procrastinating, etc.
Stop overthinking and just do.
Colossians 3:23
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
1 Thess 5:14
1 Thess 5:14
"And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone."
***When I read the notes in the bottom of my Life Application Bible for this verse it said, "Don't loaf around with the idle; warn them. Don't yell at the timid and weak; encourage and help them. At times it's difficult to distinguish between idleness and timidity. Two people may be doing nothing-one out of laziness and the other out of shyness or fear of doing something wrong. The key to ministry is sensitivity: sensing the condition of each person and offering the appropriate remedy for each situation. You can't effectively help until you know the problem. You can't apply the medicine until you know where the wound is.***
I loved this. I think I often fall in both categories and I need to be aware of which category I am in during different situations.
2 Timothy 1:7
***When I read the notes in the bottom of my Life Application Bible for this verse it said, "Don't loaf around with the idle; warn them. Don't yell at the timid and weak; encourage and help them. At times it's difficult to distinguish between idleness and timidity. Two people may be doing nothing-one out of laziness and the other out of shyness or fear of doing something wrong. The key to ministry is sensitivity: sensing the condition of each person and offering the appropriate remedy for each situation. You can't effectively help until you know the problem. You can't apply the medicine until you know where the wound is.***
I loved this. I think I often fall in both categories and I need to be aware of which category I am in during different situations.
2 Timothy 1:7
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."
This year it is time to DO.
9 comments:
Great word! I used it last year and I think it really did help me not procrastinate (quite so much :)
My word of the year is "do" as well. I picked it 5 days ago and already has made a change in my life. I wish the best in your "doing".
Your word speaks to me...I too feel compelled to just DO this year mostly as it relates to things that I can do...I want to stop dreaming and wishing and start doing....All the best on your journey this year!
My word this is year is also {do}. I dream, plan, however life gets busy, or I get nervous and I do no {do}. I'm pushing myself this year and am happy to find another person with {do} as a word!
I love your word Crystal! So true..."Just do it" has been my saying for the past week!
What an inspiring and uplifting word choice. Blessings on doing all you are called to in this new year.
What a great word for the year. Such a tiny word can have such a big meaning! Have a great week :)
Great word! My husband asked me last night why I'm always on the defensive when I should be on the offensive in most situations. "Do" is a great word!
Such a tiny but powerful word you chose! Love your thoughts on it and I know you're going to have a fabulous year of getting 'it' done! come visit ...
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