Word for the year

I have been praying.

Waiting and listening.

The word that has come to me over and over

seems to be

the word I am settling on.

It ministers to my spirit and my heart.

My people will abide in peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings,

and in quiet resting places.

Isaiah 32:18

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but let it be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable jewel of

a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.

1 Peter 3:4

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God, my shepherd!

I don’t need a thing.
You have bedded me down in lush meadows,
you find me quiet pools to drink from.
True to your word,
you let me catch my breath
and send me in the right direction.

Psalm 23:1 msg

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I’ve kept my feet on the ground,
I’ve cultivated a quiet heart.
Like a baby content in its mother’s arms,
my soul is a baby content.

Psalm 131:2 msg

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So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment.

Never be without it.

Colossians 3:12 msg

6 Comments

Leslie on January 25, 2013 at 4:25 am

good word, good verses. (and thank you for your kind comments over at my place 🙂

elizabeth on January 25, 2013 at 6:35 am

Lovely word and those are some of my favorite scriptures!

Adrienne on January 25, 2013 at 8:09 pm

I love the word you have for this year. It would be a good word for me but God 'dropped' my word into my heart – and it was just right. Mine is 'Delight'! I think I need to be quiet often so I can delight. The verses you shared touched my heart.
~Adrienne~

Carrie @ Cottage Cozy on January 26, 2013 at 8:10 am

Quiet in your heart and spirit…beautiful!

pollydove on January 28, 2013 at 4:57 pm

Hi Sharon – Thanks for visiting my blog. You asked about following … you know, I just haven't ever put out that "follow" button. I have a few followers, but that's because you can add my url to your own list of blogs you follow – it's just not quite as convenient. I have had a few people ask that same thing of me, so I think I should probably just do it, right?!

Nice to meet you!

Polly

Janis Cox on February 4, 2013 at 6:26 pm

Hi,
Love your word of the year. I am doing Wednesday's Word with links so if you write something about what God is speaking to you about please feel free to link.
You could also link this post.
Drop by on Wednesday.
Blessings,
Janis http://www.janiscox.com

Leslie on January 25, 2013 at 4:25 am

good word, good verses. (and thank you for your kind comments over at my place 🙂
elizabeth on January 25, 2013 at 6:35 am

Lovely word and those are some of my favorite scriptures!
Adrienne on January 25, 2013 at 8:09 pm

I love the word you have for this year. It would be a good word for me but God 'dropped' my word into my heart – and it was just right. Mine is 'Delight'! I think I need to be quiet often so I can delight. The verses you shared touched my heart.
~Adrienne~
Carrie @ Cottage Cozy on January 26, 2013 at 8:10 am

Quiet in your heart and spirit…beautiful!
pollydove on January 28, 2013 at 4:57 pm

Hi Sharon – Thanks for visiting my blog. You asked about following … you know, I just haven't ever put out that "follow" button. I have a few followers, but that's because you can add my url to your own list of blogs you follow – it's just not quite as convenient. I have had a few people ask that same thing of me, so I think I should probably just do it, right?!

Nice to meet you!

Polly
Janis Cox on February 4, 2013 at 6:26 pm

Hi,
Love your word of the year. I am doing Wednesday's Word with links so if you write something about what God is speaking to you about please feel free to link.
You could also link this post.
Drop by on Wednesday.
Blessings,
Janis http://www.janiscox.com