Dear Lord; Happy Tuesday Father!
About this time last year Lord, I joined with many of my Christian Blogging brothers and sisters and began to think and pray about choosing a single word to guide my steps throughout the year. In the end, although I was unsure as to why at the time, You very clearly placed the word “Accept” on my heart.
As I look back over the past year Father, Your reasons for Blessing me with that word become very apparent. 2011 was a year filled with struggles, and joy, with pain, and enlightenment. And yet, when I attempt to “compile” the year’s experiences and summarize what truths I’ve been given in that time, Your word for me keeps showing up…
I Accept that I can’t fix everything, or solve every problem…
I Accept that I’m dependent Father; needy of Your presence in all parts of my life.
I Accept that only by consistently seeking humility before You, can I find true strength.
I Accept that I’m Your Beloved Child.
And so many others Father… “Accept” makes perfect sense to me now.
So now we come to 2012.
As You know Father, I started praying about this year’s word a couple weeks ago. You’ve been relatively quiet on the subject so far, but this morning on my ride to work You broke that silence…
Well Lord, once again, it’s not what I would have chosen, nor what I expected. Nonetheless, I trust You Father, with all my heart, and Accept this word as the precious gift it is. I have no idea what part my word will play in the coming year, but I Promise to keep my mind, and my heart, open to Your voice.
In Jesus’ Name we pray,
Amen.
~Phather Phil
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Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
I love that word. The word promise truly holds so much, well, promise.
Don’t you love looking back to see God’s purpose unfolding in our lives. Accept was clearly the right word for you last year and Promise is absolutely the right word for this year. God’s promises are true for you and I believe He has awesome things in store. 🙂
Many blessings, Phil!
It’s amazing that through one word God can speak into and through us for an entire year and for all eternity. Some other “one Words” he’s famous for…grace, mercy, love, peace…etc.
He supplies our lives with his presence…one beautiful word at a time.
Very though provoking post Phil.
Phil,
I love your word for 2012, It not only makes me think of the promises of the Bible but also the the promise of what a new year has waiting up ahead. I agree with Lisa accept was such a great word for you for 2011, I am excited to see what the word promise will bring for 2012.
Blessings to you Phil.
What a great word…I can hardly wait to hear what lessons and gifts He has for you with Promise.
joy and blessings,
Alida
Great word, Phil! I’m excited to see where God leads you and how He grows you in light of this word.