Wednesday's Word of Wisdom

I think it is great that today is the first day in 2014 and yet it is also Wednesday.  I started Wednesday's Word of Wisdom posts awhile back, but in the midst of getting too busy with work I failed to continue them just after a few weeks.  I plan on picking them back up this year.

My One Little Word for 2014 is "Shine".  You can look back here and see why I picked it.  I referenced to Matthew 5:16 in that post, but I wanted to pick another verse for the first one of 2014 that still went along with my OLW.  Therefore I chose, Matthew 5:14.  It states:

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As the new year begins, it will be easy to be the light.  However as time passes, life gets busy, and a school break is needed, it will be easy to lose the light.  We need to let our light shine in everything we do.  I especially want to do this when I return back to my school building next week.  I want to be the light for not only my coworkers but also the students I encounter each day.  Teaching is a true treasure, and I do not want to be hidden light.  I want to be a light that glows throughout the building.  I want others to talk about my light and the joy they see from me. I want to be the light!  Will you choose to be the light at your school, too?

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I pray that you are able to enjoy your last few days at home.  I pray that God gives you the energy to be the light of your world.  I pray that others are able to see Him through you for you may be the only Bible someone reads.  I pray that as life gets busy that you are able to continue being the light.

Let's work together and help each other Be the Light!

Elizabeth

Shine - One Little Word for 2014

Sunny Days in Second Grade is hosting another My Truth Monday.  

This Monday the theme is "My One Little Word for 2014".  This is to be a word that you concentrate on throughout the year.

I chose the word "Shine".  I want to shine as a Christian, a wife, a mother, a daughter, a teacher, a friend, a blogger, and so much more in 2014.  It is so easy to get in a stalemate position where you are just doing what you always do, and you let your light burn out.  I feel that is where I have been lately.  I have been overwhelmed with everything going on and trying to make everything work out.  However, I want to let my light shine in 2014. Matthew 5:16 states "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."  I want others to be able to see Christ in me especially at my school and in my classroom.  If my light burns out, I will not be able to shine.  I will be dark, negative, and not one that others want to be around.  I want to be the opposite!  So here's to a Shining 2014!

What will your word be for 2014?

Are you looking for other blogs to read in 2014?  Check out this super fun link party hosted by Simply Kinder!