Monday, December 23, 2013

My Three Words for 2014

December is always the pinnacle of juxtaposition for me.  My right hand indulges in too many sweets, too much spending, too much activity penned on the calendar, and too little Bible page-turning.  My left hand stretches toward God in a long, sorry reach.  I read the Christmas Scriptures and wonder how this simple story came to revolve around my own appetites and priorities.  Mea culpa.

Every December I pause to meditate and select three guiding words for the new year, while evaluating my three words for the past year


My words for the new year all pertain to photography, and the interests of the photographer.  She is not primarily concerned with her own needs.  She is outward focused, looking for beauty and a meaningful story to tell, bringing things into balance, determining correct speed, and always searching for Light.

Frame prompts me to savor moments and capture them in words or photos.  It is a reminder to blog regularly, keep in the creative song writing mode, make intentional memories with the family (both special and daily,) and carefully say what I mean, framing my words in love and earnestness.  It regards being intentional with my time, and organizing my day with borders and margins, while not expecting to control everything within the frame.   Tools:  prayer, camera, blog, google calendar, parenting, homeschooling, and marriage resources

Scale emphasizes regular evaluation of the quantity and balance of things in my life.  I want to be aware of my unhealthy appetites, both for food, activity, and other indulgences, and bring them back to their proper scale.  I will be mindful that exercise is the counterbalance to eating, and giving is the counterbalance to greed.  I will weigh the needs of each person in my family and other circles of concern, and make adjustments as needed. Tools:  prayer, scale, health club, menu planning, family meetings, good communication with Dave

Aperture means letting in light.  I want to be Light-sensitive and keenly aware of the Holy Spirit’s guidance.  I want to see people through God’s lens of love, concern, and discernment, and to move when the Spirit says move.  Tools:  prayer, daily Bible reading, church, small group, community service opportunities

Anyone interested in selecting three of your own words?

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