Word for the Year 2011

GRACE



That's my word for 2011. I don't make new year's resolutions, haven't for years. This early in a year hope and possibilities live. A new year wants recognition.



I was reading Kay at her Off the Beaten Path blog and she had been reading here at New Every Morning. She chose one...yes, just one word applied to many areas of her life for 2011.



I tho't it sounded like a good idea, so i have chosen one word to consider this year. Consider in many situations, at many events and in those stressful times.



I came up with a list of words, while hearing sermons, thinking and praying. Some were eliminated almost as soon as they left my head. Others I didn't cross off, but didn't choose them either. So many good possibilities...just like a new year.



But grace is where i will live this year. Grace to that van/taxi driver who made a U-turn across three lanes to turn where I was legally waiting to turn.



That not-so-trained store clerk who is not sure if they carry boys shoes or not.



And no, these are not hypothetical situations. I will be dispensing grace this year. And I hope most of the time it will be done... gracefully.



And I will offer grace to my brothers and sisters.

I also want to receive God's grace. Wait, it is freely given to His children, so I will focus on acknowledging his gift, and allow it to work in my life.

2011..GRACE,,,its gonna be a great year.



Each one should use whatever gift he has received, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10


My grace is sufficient for you. 2 Corinthians 12:9


The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, 1Timothy 1:14

Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8