Words for the year

Been waiting.

Waiting to hear what word God has given me this year.

These are the words.

Communication in relationships.

I am not always the best at communicating. And at times what I say gets misconstrued. Not the best when you are trying to communicate God's love. Or our own to those close to us. Family, co-workers, friends, neighbors...

Most importantly when talking of our own love for Christ.

I have hurt by words. I have been hurt by words.

Yet the hurt from the words I read in God's Word actually brings a healing to my life. It is suppose to. It is there to convict us of our wrong so we can grow. It is also there to bring comfort in times of sorrow.

Words to make us laugh.
To lift up the corners of our mouths into a smile.
Words to share.

Normally I am a pretty peaceful person. A pacifist at heart.

Yet recently, I have felt betrayed by words people have spoken, their meaning of peace couched in ill intent. I want to ask You, Lord, to take away my anger toward them and help me to communicate the love You have for them in the best way I am able. With grace and mercy. With love. With compassion.

Lord, You know these peoples hearts far better and deeper than I ever could.

I simply want to communicate better. I want to grow in communicating, through various means and styles. Writing, songs, pictures. So others can see my heart and life clearly. So they can see You, Lord, through me.

Again. And again.
Over and over until I understand.

Kinda like how You do for us God.

Continuing to joy in the journey.

David