Thursday 2 January 2014

A Word for the Year

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The last couple of years I have adopted the practise of
finding a word of expectancy
at the beginning of a new year.

Last year the word "Glory" led me into 2013,
  and yes, there has been glory a-plenty,
though I am ashamed to say
 I have often only seen it in retrospect.

Today in my meditation I realised the word
 "freedom"
was resonating at a deep level.

I hadn't been looking for a word,
 or even thinking about it this year,
 but there it was,
 and is.

It sparkles with sheer opportunity and invitation,
and far from suggesting a chance to take license
to me it seems rather daunting
in it's uncompromising openness.

Still, it's something I have striven towards
 for the longest time;
 especially in facing down fear,
 and one of my dearest scriptures is Gal 5:1:-
" It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
 Stand firm, then,
and do not let yourselves be burdened again
 by a yoke of slavery".

So as the saying goes,
If not now, when?

Be Blessed


 

4 comments:

  1. What a great one to hold onto and explore !!
    Blessings sent for 2014 and much love and prayers.

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    1. So heartened by the fact you are still reading the blog Phil.

      Thank you for the constant blessing of Blue Eyed Ennis. x x

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  2. Great post and wonderful word. Blessings and prayers for you and your family in 2014. Thank you for your reflections and for your willingness to share who you are in such a humble manner.

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    1. I can't tell you what an encouragement you are to me Lynda. I pray you and yours will find the year ahead one of great enrichment and joy. x x

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