SEE

Every year I start my year with a focus, a word that drives my year and my thoughts (hopefully on Him).

Last year it was Abide.

What a year 2010 was of abiding in Him, abiding in His word, abiding in His love and promises...!

This year, I have been praying for my word or theme. I thought I had it, but another word kept coming to mind.  At first, I thought it was because I just finished reading Mary Beth Chapman's book, Choosing to See, but now I think it is much more than that. I think it is what God wants me to do this year...

SEE.

Not only through physical eyes, but to SEE through spiritual eyes.

For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

1 Corinthians 13:12

So my word for this year is: SEE...

When you see this, your heart will rejoice

and you will flourish like grass;

the hand of the LORD will be made known to his servants... Isaiah 66:14

 

I can't wait for what God has in store for me to SEE for 2011...

 See, I am doing a new thing!

Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?

I am making a way in the wilderness

and streams in the wasteland.

Isaiah 43:19

 

So, do you theme your years or have a word that you focus on throughout the year? Please share, if you do. I would love to hear what you are focusing on this year.

Edited to Add: After coming up with this word I ran across Monica's blog post this morning. She wrote about this beautifully. I do believe God is moving and working...=)