I’ve seen several posts like this around the blogosphere. Instead of setting a list of goals for the new year, why not just choose one word as your goal for 2012?
Here’s my word for 2012: forbearing
The context for this word comes from Ephesians 4: 1-3:
“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
The Message paraphrases the passage like this: “And mark that you do this with humility and discipline—not in fits and starts, but steadily, pouring yourselves out for each other in acts of love, alert at noticing differences and quick at mending fences.”
The dictionary defines forbearing as being patient or self-controlled when subject to annoyance or provocation.
I can think of all kinds of ways I need to apply forbearance to my life!
What is your word for 2012? While mine is a little more motivational, you may need inspiration or even consolation. Get in THE Word and find YOUR Word!
Whitney for…
RefreshHer 
Whitney ~ What a great idea! One thing to work on for the whole year, making change possible. I like to choose a single Bible verse to focus on for the year.
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