Welp, I have come to realize that my "one little word" for 2013, RE-PURPOSE, is not broad enough to cover a whole year...seriously, why would I have ever thought ONE word would do?
DUH.
Several long stories and situations short, I am officially, as if this were an official thing, adding the word TRUST to my 2013 Everyday Vocabulary.
Here I go...Throwing myself under a bus AGAIN, for many years I have foccussed and have really tried to base my life on walking by FAITH.. shoot, I got it tattoo'd it on my foot.
I have continually used and shared my FAITH and continue to recommend it to others to handle things, rely on for support, lean on in times of need and to thank in times of celebration..as a part of everyday living (just as important as air, water, blood)
thing is...
I forgot something.
FAITH just isn't enough and after a being hit with a Tsunami of "weep with the weeping" this past week, I had to reach out and was reminded of the only other thing you can do...
When times get tough and things get rough and you are overcome with ___________ (fill in your word of choice) you have to have faith in God and TRUST what HE says.
With that, I wrote this in my journal this morning
and just so you know, so that I could, you know, try it on for size... I had to rely on my new word "TRUST" yesterday as I drove down the mountain straight to the ER because yes, why wouldn't you kick off a new year with more broken bones and a new cast ?
Right now, I am wondering if this is the kinda stuff you add to Project Life pages... and in case you are wondering...does this mean another tattoo??? one step at a time.
It is a continual process our great God takes us through, to realize we are fully dependent upon Him. You are not alone, Stephanie. Our trials look different, but The Lord continually reminds me that I can only do all things through Him who gives me strength. And I will never, never be able to count on my own strength...but will continually need His strength. Trust in Him. His grace is sufficient and His grace is enough! Thankful for that!! Praying for you!!
Posted by: Debbie Schulte | January 13, 2013 at 01:28 PM
I changed mine too! Felt stupid at first but with all that was thrown at me this past week, I was praying and thinking and it just occurred to me that this word fit better for this what this year is going to be for me. I am changing to "Present". I am going to try and be "present" and forget about all the little things that I put so much emphasis on like a clean house, etc. and just be present with my family and friends and just life in general! Hear and See God by being "present"!
Nice tattoo by the way! Love it!
xoxo
Posted by: Suezi Gurzi | January 13, 2013 at 01:40 PM
good word...never feel stupid, just chalk it up to "throwing yourself under the bus" and share it. You will find that it makes others feel better, including ourselves!
love you!
Posted by: stephanie ackerman | January 13, 2013 at 02:11 PM
Thanks Debbie, for your comments, your thoughts and your prayers.
Posted by: stephanie ackerman | January 13, 2013 at 02:12 PM
Oh flip - sending you caring thoughts and praying for that broken bone to be heeled quickly. I am sure it was you who I first heard talk about being a "MOB" (mum of boys). At times like this I try and remember to be grateful of happier and healthier times and try to be at peace with the situation. Hugs C x
Posted by: Carole Waechtler | January 14, 2013 at 04:04 AM
Yep, Carole..it was me..part of the MOB! thank you for your words xoxoxo
Posted by: stephanie ackerman | January 14, 2013 at 06:46 AM
I am doing a monthly word! I can't just do a word a YEAR this year!!
Posted by: Heather | January 15, 2013 at 10:02 PM