A word that gives color and meaning to the year. After a few days of praying and listening, I finally got my #oneword for 2021 about three weeks ago: connect, or associate, hook up, relate.
My first reaction to that word was one of amazement. Connect? How? We are under worldwide orders to isolate ourselves, to not hang out with other people (well, that is my interpretation). But that first thought led to another thought: Connection contradicts isolation. And so my #oneword turns out to be quite revolutionary; connection is the opposite of isolation.
God's thoughts are opposite to the thoughts of the people in this world. This has always been so, and always will be. The Bible warns against loneliness (it is not good for man to be alone and a sheep that strays from the flock is in danger) and calls believers to look after one another and to keep hospitality a priority. Yes, in good times and bad times.
I see my #oneword for 2021 as a reminder that right in the midst of a world that has gone insane I can/must have a different message, that I can/must extend the invitation of Jesus: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
I trust that He will show me whom I can 'connect' with from day to day.
Do you have a word for 2021?
Marja: Yes, I have a word for 2021. I considered several words before I felt led to make my decision. My word for 2021 is "AIBIDE". With all this isolation from people, I found I was not always looking to Jesus. I have tried to correct that because of the word I was led to choose. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteYes, I remember you wrote about your word ABIDE. It is an invitation to be close to Him, the best place to be!
DeleteSuch a perfect word in a time when we are ordered to isolate, Marja. Yes, let us all stay connected to God and to others, even if it's only through a note, a phone call or a blog.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Personal contact is the best, but we have so many other possibilites today, thank God!
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