In Debbie Macomber's book, One Perfect Word, we learn to choose one word to be encouraged by throughout the year. In order to grow in that one word, Macomber suggests that one study it deeply.
"When I find my word and begin to explore it, God takes me deep into that one word. Because I've kept journals nearly my entire life, I have been able to look back at them in the light of my word of the year and see how my life experiences dovetailed with my exploration of that year's word...When we choose one single word from His Word and spend a year with it, I've found that the Lord takes us by the hand and walks us through the year, teaching us about that word, about ourselves, and even more, about God Himself."
Macomber uses the start of a New Year to choose a new word. She shared several words that she focused on over her many years of practicing this concept. Those words are: Desire, Believe, Hunger, Trust, Brokenness, Prayer, Obedience, Seek, Balance, Wisdom, Surrender, Hope, Passion, Purpose.
Macomber also gives creative ways to keep that word as a forever reminder. "My friend has a large stone with her word of the year cut into it. She uses it as a paperweight. She has another one she uses as a doorstop; she says, "I like to stumble over my word every now and then." Stones like these can be purchased online at www.inspirationstones.com and at other places." Another way to remember your words: "My friend gave me a silver charm bracelet with many of my words engraved on hand-tooled disks. When I wear it, it is a reminder of the lessons I've learned over the years. Jesus said, "Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear? And don't you remember? (Mark 8:18). I don't want to forget all I've explored with the Lord. Tangible reminders, like my bracelet, become meaningful symbols of my walk with the Lord."
One Perfect Word is filled with encouragement and would be a great addition to any woman's library!
Be Encouraged!
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