My ONE WORD for 2015
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson
Since today is New Year's Eve, I thought I'd share my One Word for 2015.
I’ve long since given up making New Year’s resolutions. Instead, I use this time to allow God to redirect my steps onto the path He has for me. I’d like to take today to share how I go about that.
I began this process in 1996 when, at the urging of several godly friends, I began asking God for a verse to guide my steps during the coming year. He faithfully supplied that first verse and has done so every year since.
I’ve loved the practice of searching out His will, and it’s become a sweet time of fellowship as I listen for His voice. Then, in 2012, a new friend suggested I also ask Him to supply a single word for the coming year. (Thank you, Beth Vogt.) I did, and again the process added depth to my relationship with God.
This year I, after much prayer, I’ve chosen the word Yoke. This word encapsulates what it means to stay close to Jesus, and is amplified by Matthew 11:30.
I did some deeper study into this verse, and I’d like to share with you what I’ve been reminded of about Jesus’ yoke and the rest He has for me. There are three applications I’ve found from these verses. First, our yoke is personal. In biblical times the yoke of an ox was made from wood. It was hand carved—especially for that particular animal. It wasn’t interchangeable between animals.Second, our yoke is a partnership.A young, untrained ox was paired with a more mature ox that could guide and teach the young one and make his work easier.Finally, our yoke is perfectly fair and just. The word Yoke has the same Greek root word as the balance on a scale.I’ve shared my word for 2015, I’d love for you to share yours. Be sure to leave it, and/or your verse for this year in the comments section below.
Don't forget to join the conversation!Blessings,Edie
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Since today is New Year's Eve, I thought I'd share my One Word for 2015.
I’ve long since given up making New Year’s resolutions. Instead, I use this time to allow God to redirect my steps onto the path He has for me. I’d like to take today to share how I go about that.
I began this process in 1996 when, at the urging of several godly friends, I began asking God for a verse to guide my steps during the coming year. He faithfully supplied that first verse and has done so every year since.
I’ve loved the practice of searching out His will, and it’s become a sweet time of fellowship as I listen for His voice. Then, in 2012, a new friend suggested I also ask Him to supply a single word for the coming year. (Thank you, Beth Vogt.) I did, and again the process added depth to my relationship with God.
This year I, after much prayer, I’ve chosen the word Yoke. This word encapsulates what it means to stay close to Jesus, and is amplified by Matthew 11:30.
I did some deeper study into this verse, and I’d like to share with you what I’ve been reminded of about Jesus’ yoke and the rest He has for me. There are three applications I’ve found from these verses. First, our yoke is personal. In biblical times the yoke of an ox was made from wood. It was hand carved—especially for that particular animal. It wasn’t interchangeable between animals.Second, our yoke is a partnership.A young, untrained ox was paired with a more mature ox that could guide and teach the young one and make his work easier.Finally, our yoke is perfectly fair and just. The word Yoke has the same Greek root word as the balance on a scale.I’ve shared my word for 2015, I’d love for you to share yours. Be sure to leave it, and/or your verse for this year in the comments section below.
Don't forget to join the conversation!Blessings,Edie
TWEETABLEHave you chosen #OneWord for 2015? Be sure to share it here - via @EdieMelson (Click to Tweet)
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