This year, I’m inviting you to choose one word, just one that expresses the longing of your heart, the cry of your soul, the small seed God is growing and tending in you.
Last year, I chose the word “act” because I felt God calling me to step out in faith in ways far beyond my comfort zone.
This year it’s “breathe” — to breathe in God’s Presence allowing Him to saturate and nourish and engage all of me — every fiber, every thought, every breath.
Now it’s your turn! In the comments below share your word with the community here at Breathe Deeply and tell us why, so we can lift one another in prayer, encouraging each other, and growing together into the beautiful, intricate, colorful Body of Christ here on earth. Blessings, friends!
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My word is HEALING.
I long to experience God’s healing power in my broken son’s life.
Traci, I can feel the longing of your mama heart. Bless you! Will be (and have been!) praying for you and your family. Love you, Friend!
My word is INSPIRE. I need to breathe Him in before I can think, speak or move. It also means to let go of control, controlling, striving, and let the Spirit work through me, instead of trying to do His work.
Blessing to you, Cindee!
Ohhh…Michelle, LOVE that! What a rich, “deep breath” word. So glad you shared it and why.
Breathe fits you well. I chose “order” — in order to breathe. I wrote about it on 12/29.
Thank you, Sandra. Holding you close in prayer, my friend, as you journey through this new place.
Pray
Could there be a word closer to God’s own heart, Michelle? Beautiful! Love that!
this year’s word is a tough one for me: WAITING. I wrote about it here: http://drgtjustwondering.blogspot.com/2012/01/one-word-waiting.html
I love the idea you challenged to have one word for 2012-
I was reading tonight and praying earlier today about what my word should be. Very deeply in my Spirit I felt.His leading about sitting in His Presence. So my word for this year is SIT. I want to know His presence like never before. Thank you Cindee – I cant wait for this year!
Ahhh…sit. Great word choice! Love the reason. Sharing that inspired me, Janeen. Thank you!
My word will be Trust. Because too often I fail to do that.
Dona, you’re not alone. Trust — for the same reason — is the word my husband chose too. Will be standing strong with you in prayer.
My word is LOVE.
Wonderful word, Mom!
I need 2 words…. LET GO. All of the superficial things in my life, all of those things that weigh me down…I need to “let go”.
Chris, I love that! Two words it is!
Will be praying for you throughout the year to lay down all that weighs you down, so those brand new spaces can be filled instead with peace. Love You!
Love your word, Cindee. Am pondering this today.
I have chosen “Intentional” for that is what I want to be in my everyday actions. Always intending to point towards my Savior. And I’m thinking I’ll need to focus on my every breath with this…….
To God be the glory!
My word is “engage.” That is my heart’s desire, to engage with His purposes, plans, and provision. “Engage!” Step out of the boat with reckless abandon, trusting Him to catch and embrace me! “Engage!” Take Him at His Word! Trust Him fully to guide and provide. “Engage!” Both eyes on my Captain of my soul, in step with His dance. “Engage!”
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, Bonnie! Engaging right there with you every breath. What an inspiring call to action!
My word is identity, because I always follow what my sisters do, so I should find out who I am in Christ! He’s calling me to go on a mission trip this year.
I’m proud of you Megz! Praying for you as you learn to lean harder on God. Love You!