It's that time of year again. That time of year when my friends and I ask God to give us a word that will hopefully resonate within our hearts and minds all year and begin to change us into someone a little more like Him. This past year my word was "heaven". That's been very interesting. I've done a lot of looking up this year. The photo above is what I like to call Zach's angel. On a particularly hard day for my friend, Zach, I saw this angel in the clouds. If you click on it you'll see the halo. I believe that angel was diving down from heaven directly to where Zach was on the porch of his brother's house, grieving his loss, missing his friend. I like to think God cares enough to send us an angel when He sees us like this. I was fortunate enough to see Zach's angel that day. And when he told me his story I knew I had snapped a picture of his angel. That only happened because this year I was looking toward heaven.
The year before that my word was "wonder". I did a lot of looking down and in that year. I found a whole world I never realized existed inside of flowers and I put my macro lense on my camera to work that year. It was fascinating and it made me wonder about a God who creates details noone may ever notice.
I think I already know what my word for 2008 is but I'm holding out to be sure before I tell you. I keep getting this same word all over the place so I'm beginning to think that's it.
Do yourself a favor. Ask God for a word - a word just for you. He's really good about showing us what it is. Keep your eyes and ears open to the possibilities. Have some fun with it for heaven's sake!
12 comments:
Hi Candy, I WILL ask God what my word is...thanks for reminding me!!
thank you for keeping your eyes and ears open to God. you saw an angel for my husband, and that means a lot to me. thank you.
You're a great friend, Candy...You and Geoff and Max.
Last January when I read your post, I asked for a word as well. Sadly, (or not so), I heard the word HUMILITY resonating loudly in my head. That has been an interesting journey as well.
This year I think I know my word, but am also holding out... I'm afraid of it...
I am searching and asking God for a word but I think I am also afraid.
Your words always encourage me.
By the way i am buddy too. :)
My word was kindness... I think I lost it a few times along the way but it was a strong passion and still is.
I love this angel... and the story.
Believe it or not, I still think about Tyler and his family EVERY time I hear John Mayer's "Heart of Life" (and that's a lot cos it's one of my favourites) Wishing you and yours a peaceful and love-laden Christmas Season!
I remember reading about your doing this last year and thought it was a super idea. I'm going to give it some thought and see what I come up with. Thanks for posting about this.
Susan
My 2007 word "celebrate" will be replaced with a new word for 2008, but it does so with a bang as I get to celebrate a birthday and a birth day. Both with family of choice. How great is that? tms
I see the angel, Candy. I really like your blog; just when you think people can't be any more creative with their spirituality, you happen upon someon who has done it. I'm going to try to think of a spiritual word for the new year - I've never had a "word" before and am excited about it.
A sweet and merry Christmas to you Candy and your family. Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement over the last year. My word for 2008 will be courage.
Bless you heaps.
Geoff
Merry Christmas, Candy. Blessings to you and yours in the new year.
Love,
Laurie
What a great idea. I've never thought about asking God for a "word." Of course, I seem to ask for some dumb things sometimes and other times they seem reasonable. I don't know. I think I'm going to ask beginning tonight because I need to know He's hearing me and that I'm receiving Him.
Happy New Year.
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