Just BE

For several years now, may of us bloggers have chosen  a “word for the year”.  A couple of years ago my word was Brave and that was a really good year for me in the sense that I was brave in putting my creative self out there, especially the writer side of me. I feel like that could be my word again this year but I did not want to repeat so soon.  So I chose another “B” word, BE.

Here is a list of ways I hope to interpret it this year (and yes I know I am over a month late in posting this but… well… LIFE.)

 

 

Be good to myself.

Be there for my family and friends.

Be present

Be smart

Be full of love and kindness.

Be giving

Be forgiving (of myself and others)

Be honest (especially with myself)

Be healthy

Be charitable

Be peaceful

And… Just Be Held.

 

This is not a religious blog, you know that if you read here regularly.  However, I am a religious person and right now I am leaning hard on God.  And prayer. And my belief that my faith is going to carry me through these difficult times.

These lyrics by Casting Crowns, in their song “Just Be Held”, are pretty perfect in my life these days.  My favorite line is in bold.

 

Hold it all together
Everybody needs you strong
But life hits you out of nowhere
And barely leaves you holding on

And when you’re tired of fighting
Chained by your control
There’s freedom in surrender
Lay it down and let it go

So when youre on your knees and answers seem so far away
You’re not alone, stop holding on and just be held
Your world’s not falling apart, it’s falling into place
I’m on the throne, stop holding on and just be held
Just be held, just be held

If your eyes are on the storm
You’ll wonder if I love you still
But if your eyes are on the cross
You’ll know I always have and I always will

And not a tear is wasted
In time, you’ll understand
I’m painting beauty with the ashes
Your life is in My hands

Lift your hands, lift your eyes
In the storm is where youll find Me
And where you are, Ill hold your heart
I’ll hold your heart
Come to Me, find your rest
In the arms of the God who won’t let go

 

That last line is pretty great too.  I know He won’t let go of me.  Or my children.  I hope to “be” able to know that always.

And I hope I can do all the things above, even if just a little.

Tell me what your word is for this year… or send me to your post if you posted about it, I would love to read!

Happy 2016 (6 weeks in…)