My word for 2023 is TIME.
One of my favorite pastors would address his annual word of the year after much prayer and thought went into it. I had done this several times, and it was refreshing to hear that someone else did it with intention, asking God for the guidance.
My words typically have a deeper meaning than the word itself, and are acronyms as well. While TIME is a thought-provoking word that has multiple meanings, I like it to represent something more. And, I like acronyms.
My word has many interpretations, positive and negative.
TIME travel is adventurous, futuristic, and can be retrospective.
TIMEly and on TIME mean about the same thing, and are positive words to me.
TIME for ... bed, snack, play ... multitudes of activities implies instruction.
The TIMEs is well known for news-breaking news.
The end TIMEs is pondered by many.
The TIME of your life could be a wedding, a vacation, or an adventure.
Can you think of other ways to use TIME in an expression?
In the meanTIME, I'll continue with my acronym.
The T stands for Tethering ... to God and those I love. Keeping involved in God's Word, and its love, its wisdom, and power gives me the strength to share that love, wisdom, and power with those I love, and those I don't want to, but love through Him.
I stands for Intimate … time with Jesus … and those who ask. Spending daily time in His Word is what God wants. And He also wants me to spend intimate time listening to others who want to either share or ask advice. Sometimes it's not convenient, but giving that personal time is all about Jesus' love.
M stands for Mighty ... recognition of the mighty power of God and what he can do (rescue me from a brain tumor - twice) and the value of the time I have been given. I am obviously here for a reason, so I will embrace it and recognize its power.
E stands for Essential … praying for the ability to see what is essential in my life and what is not. Specifically, priorities in family, work, and lifestyle.
TIME puts things into perspective. I can be thankful for it. I can respect it, and I can continue to pursue the time that I have wisely and correctly, described above.
