Hello friends. Since 2016, I seek the Lord about my new “word of the year” with a Bible verse attached to my word. Since I follow the academic year, I seek my word during the summer months.
Last summer I received the word “Rest” with this Bible verse and for the first time a quote from someone who I greatly admire.
Isaiah 30:15 (NKJV)
For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: “In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.”
(“If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. If you look at God, you’ll be at rest.” – Corrie Ten Boom)
I did a pretty poor job with my word “rest” but in my defense it was also because the Holy Spirit had me intercede for the nations A LOT for the first time. I felt like I was starting a new job! I was greatly distressed by looking at the world so much in order to intercede for these areas. Corrie ten Boom’s quote would always remind me in times of distress to look at Jesus. I do that by reading the Bible, and hearing/reading testimonies from believers. I know for others it’s worshipping with songs. Whatever makes you look at Jesus when you are in distress, please figure it out.
As I’ve been praying for my new word for the next academic year coming up, for the first time it’s two words – they are “Hold Fast”. Bible verse anchored to my new word is:
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. – Hebrews 10:23
Bible Gateway passage: Hebrews 10 – New King James Version
I don’t really know until the end of the year how the new word will be applied. But throughout the year, it anchors me and gives me clarity and peace. My new word “Hold Fast” seems to indicate that more turbulence is coming for our country and the world. BUT God is faithful to His promises and to His people.
Since we are still in the middle of summer, please pray about having your own word of the year from the Lord with a Bible verse attached to your word.
As I’ve been thinking about my new word for the year, I recall this older message about holding onto God, delivered by a guest speaker at Times Square Church. I also shared other good information on here. Please read below and reflect on these things again.
https://livinglifewithjesus.com/2022/08/27/moms-in-prayer-victory-in-jesus-holding-onto-god/
“While it looks like everything is out of control, behind the scenes there is a God who has not surrendered authority.” – A . W. TOZER
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