one word

January 17, 2010

Instead of making a list of goals for the year, I have decided to choose one word to live by in 2010. This idea came from a delightful blog I read called "Two Writing Teachers." So, without further ado, I give you my 2010 word to live by: dwell.  The Merriam-Webster dictionary defiines this word like this: to remain, to live as a resident, to keep the attention directed.  Adam and I spent the better part of 2009 trying to determine where we should live- where our earthly dwelling place should be.  And so our recent decision to remain where we are for the time being has given us both a great amount of peace.  I don't know what is in store for us down the road, but I do know that God has placed us in Anderson right now, and I want to dwell, remain, live fully in the present here.  I want to experience life abundantly, invest in relationships, and look for ways to love the people around me.  I want our home, our dwelling place, to be a haven of joy, comfort, and peace.  

"You have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.  From everlasting to everlasting you are God."   Psalm 90:1-2

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly."   Colossians 3:16