There's something kinda magical about the start of a new year, right? Even though I know that when I woke up this morning, nothing truly changed except the date on my school papers, it's hard to shake the promise of a new year and a new start. This New Year's, I've decided to make my resolution to start blogging more regularly (well not really, but I definitely do want to blog more often!) :) Anyways, I don't usually do resolutions, and this year is no different, but I have decided to join in on picking #OneLittleWord for 2017. Instead of choosing a resolution or new practice to start, I will be focusing and meditating on this word for this new year.
I was really hesitant about choosing a word for this upcoming year (as I already have an extremely hard time making decisions and choosing a single word for my next 365 days seemed way too daunting), but I had some sweet sister friends of mine encourage me to do it (shoutout to the Soul Scripts Sisterhood--go check it out!). I've been mulling over several different words for the past few days, but none really felt right. I was starting to doubt if the Lord was ever gonna bring a word to my mind, but lo and behold, yesterday morning He finally did: SECURE.
I've been in a season recently with a lot of ups and downs. That's pretty much just like any other season; I guess the difference here is I feel I've maybe hit one of those "dry seasons" people talk about in church. I've found my feelings are more often determined by my circumstances than by the truth of the love I have in Jesus. This is tough because I know it's not where I want to be and certainly not where the Lord wants me to be. But yesterday, in one of those tough, not-good-feeling moments, I felt Him speak the word "secure" over me. It was like He was saying, "No matter what season you're in, Hope, you will be secure in me."
Oh, what a simple truth that is. So freeing and so true. But sometimes it's so hard to fully accept. I've seen that clearly in my own life and in my lack of understanding of God's unchanging love, my lack of trust in the Creator of the Universe. But again and again He proves me wrong. He shows me it is in His love I can always hope.
Another word I was reminded of that closely ties to secure is STEADFAST. According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of steadfast includes the following:
-firmly fixed in place
-immovable
-not subject to change
-firm in belief, determination, or adherence
-loyal
My life is not steadfast, my circumstances are not steadfast, and I, myself, am anything but steadfast. But Jesus...He is. These are all characteristics that describe Him. Isn't that beautiful? Our God never changes--and neither does His love. He is steadfast, no matter what. He is God, no matter what. He is good, no matter what. He loves, no matter what. I want to cling to that this year. I want to trust and believe in my heart that I am secure because He is steadfast.
What will your word be for 2017? I encourage you to pray and listen for what God might have for you. We're less than 24 hours into the new year, and I have already watched the Lord as He is drawing me closer to Him through this one little word.
Praying that Jesus continues to show you more of your security in His steadfast love throughout this year and always.
Job 11:18-"You will be secure, because there is hope; you will look about you and take your rest in safety."
What a sweet prophecy for this year. 2017, we're ready for ya because we got Jesus. Bam. :)
Love always,
Hope
Oh, what a simple truth that is. So freeing and so true. But sometimes it's so hard to fully accept. I've seen that clearly in my own life and in my lack of understanding of God's unchanging love, my lack of trust in the Creator of the Universe. But again and again He proves me wrong. He shows me it is in His love I can always hope.
Another word I was reminded of that closely ties to secure is STEADFAST. According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of steadfast includes the following:
-firmly fixed in place
-immovable
-not subject to change
-firm in belief, determination, or adherence
-loyal
My life is not steadfast, my circumstances are not steadfast, and I, myself, am anything but steadfast. But Jesus...He is. These are all characteristics that describe Him. Isn't that beautiful? Our God never changes--and neither does His love. He is steadfast, no matter what. He is God, no matter what. He is good, no matter what. He loves, no matter what. I want to cling to that this year. I want to trust and believe in my heart that I am secure because He is steadfast.
What will your word be for 2017? I encourage you to pray and listen for what God might have for you. We're less than 24 hours into the new year, and I have already watched the Lord as He is drawing me closer to Him through this one little word.
Praying that Jesus continues to show you more of your security in His steadfast love throughout this year and always.
Job 11:18-"You will be secure, because there is hope; you will look about you and take your rest in safety."
What a sweet prophecy for this year. 2017, we're ready for ya because we got Jesus. Bam. :)
Love always,
Hope
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