One Word

This morning I decided I would start praying for my kids one at a time for a word that would best fit them.  So I started with Benjamin.  His word seemed too easy and confusing, "determination".  Yes, I though he is determined, but is that what God wants me to pray about?  Then his birth experience came to my mind; YES, determination is definitely fitting for him.  He was determined to get out, in spite of the circumstances and determined to live! I began to pray for him in all areas of his life. Next, Aaron came to mind.  "Courage", was the word for him.  Again a bit confused, but knowing this is an area Aaron needs strength in, I committed to pray for courage for him, in all areas of his life.  Then I thought about Hannah, I sat for a few minutes waiting on God, then the word "faithful" came to mind.  "Oh how perfect!" I thought.  She brightens up a room when she enter, and people are drawn to her because she's so bubbly and friendly.  Faithful it is!  Waiting upon God for Dillon, took a little longer; but finally, "lead" came to mind.  I thought about it for a minute, then prayed for him to lead well, and be lead well.  I'm still praying about Danielle and Dave's word.

At breakfast, I shared with the 3 kids (littles) about the one word plan.  They each said what they thought their words were.  Hannah said, "Responsible", Aaron said, "Patience", and Benjamin said, "Nice".  I translated Ben's word to a Biblical term "Kind" or "Kindhearted".

A little later, I shared with Dillon my thoughts about the one word plan, but not the word I felt God wanted me to pray for him.  He said he had already been thinking about character traits he would be praying for himself this year, and his words were "Lead and Diligence".  My eyes filled with tears because it could have only been God!  I just love it when He does that. I then shared with Dillon the one word God put on my heart for him.

Well, my word is "gentle".  I keep trying to get out of it and come up with another one, but that seems to be what God wants me to work on.

Blessed be your name when the world's all as it should be, blessed be your name.