Along with Resolutions and a promise to myself to “get
myself together”, the New Year brings with it a new verse and a new word for
the year. While the excitement of New Year Resolutions and my commitment to
keep them all fades, my verse and my word remind me daily of how I want to live
out the year.
This year’s verse is 1 Corinthians 10:31:
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all
for the Glory of God.
I love this precious reminder that EVERYTHING I do should
bring God Glory. Focusing on this helps my attitude in so many situations. It
is a constant reminder that I am not my own, that I represent Christ, and that
HE lives in me.
My word for the year is
Self-Control
Of all the parts of the Fruit of the Spirit, self-control is
my weak spot. I’m not even sure that this is possible. I mean, we all receive the
Fruit when we accept Christ as Lord, but I really struggle with Self-Control.
Most of my problems, shortcomings, and anxiety stem from lack of self-control
in some area. I’m praying that God will grow this fruit in my life with some
hesitancy. I know from past experience that asking God to grow something in my
life typically results in me finding myself in situations where I need lots of
the thing I have asked Him for.
Do you have a verse and/or word for the year? I’d love to know
what yours are!
