Kate said TIME
Yes, I’m entering the room singing…
♫ If I could put TIME in a bottle, wishes would always come true… ♫ (Jim Croce 1973)
As you probably know, often the word prompt sparks a song in my mind and today it is Croce’s “Time In A Bottle.” I was 23 years old when that song was popular. I had two children, a 5-year old girl and a 3-year old boy. Life was pretty great back then. It was easy, simple. We had a nice little house in a new development, good neighbors, a big above-ground swimming pool in the backyard complete with a swing set and perfectly-manicured lawn.
Life was good and time was not even an issue.
But things change
Most of you know the “rest of the story;” however, I have no regrets. That time in my life was rich, happy, fun, and full of sheer contentment. The hardest thing for me back then? Saying good-bye to my police officer husband every day when he went to work. The reality of not seeing him again always flashed before my eyes.
Time today
We are living in some horrific times. A time when elections can be stolen. When babies lives are ended with a twist of a knife or neck and it’s called “okay.” A time when men and women are called they or them. A time when the expression AMEN is followed with AWOMEN. A time when a 7-year old can determine what they want to be – a boy or a girl. You know, non-binary. We have such a person in our family. SHE is 13-years old and has no idea of ‘what’ she is – dresses like a boy, binds her budding breasts and acts like a boy.
It is sheer heartbreak.
Time
My final thought on this word? We, as human beings, are unable to make time – only God can do that. We must take the time He gives us and make it count. My word for 2021 is STEADFAST.
Steadfast, immoveable, always abiding in the work of the Lord…. 1 Corinthians 15.58
So, take the time and ask the Lord to give you His oneword2021 for YOU. Then tell me what it is in the comments below and be entered to win a pendant with your word, from Kashy Krafts!
Yes they are crazy times we live in now, so uncertain, yet knowing who Holds time is comforting. Gratitude, love and lessons, 3 words this year.
Good trio!
Yes, these times are filled with so much heartbreak! But my word for this year is “Come” as in “The Spirit and the bride say come,” and “Even so come quickly!” Lord Jesus, come, we need You so much!
We truly do but He is in our midst. He will never leave us nor forsake us. xo
Hmmm, I don’t know that I have a word yet. But as I type that, the realization came to me that perhaps my word is ‘wait.’ We had some tough things happen in the past month, and I’m starting to see that maybe God wants my attention–he wants me to wait for HIM to work.
Tough things? Oh Anita, I will pray. WAIT is a tough word to receive!!!
If I could keep time in a bottle,
the first thing that I’d want to do
is to stamp out desire to throttle
the people who have put us through
the God-awful mess that we’re livin’,
the folks on the left and the right
to forgive that which can be forgiven,
but as for the rest, we must fight.
I don’t hold with murdering babies,
but screaming about it’s in vain;
we foam-mouthed look like we’ve got rabies,
and thus in the quiet must train
our kids what is right and what’s wrong,
to never give up, and stay strong.
P E R F E C T O!
I agree as well. You write so well.
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Time to reflect to lead us to pray for the times that we are in! Continue to trust steadfastly for God has all time in His hands. I have joined the ‘one word for the year’ for the first time and my word for 2021 is strategic….which is all about choosing wisely how I spend my time!
I love that, Sharon! STRATEGIC!
Susan, what a “timely” post! I’m sure thankful that God is still on the throne and still in control. We may not understand His ways, but we can take comfort in the fact that He loves us and will always be with us. And that’s my word – comfort. Blessings to you! xoxo
Ah, comfort. Be one and live in!
Happy New Year Susan. Praying for your 13 year old to meet the One who made her and can set her free from her confusion. Don’t have a word, just some ideas. ♥️
Michelle, I love ideas!!!
I pray that your 13 year old will know how loved they are. How truly unique they are. Knowing you only through your honest and open posts on a Friday I believe your beautiful 13 year old is truly blessed to have you I their life. God bless you lovely lady Loretta fmf x
Loretta, she is not in my life — it is the saddest thing ever.
Heartbreaking times 🙁 This line from your post resonates with me – “We must take the time He gives us and make it count”. My word for the year (two words for now, I haven’t narrowed it down yet or I may combine it into one phrase) is “Arise” or “Flourish”. I enjoyed reading your post
AMEN. REDEEM THE TIME.
Amen Susan, and again I say Amen. You hit the nail on the head. My one word for 2021 is Selah. It’s logo is posted on my other website. I did not have a word for 2020 as I just became familiar with the concept and group during 2020. I want to pause and reflect on drawing nearer to Christ, be quiet and listen to his whispers, and even tugs. I want to pause and reflect on what I’m learning in his word. And be mindful of his presence. Blessings to you Susan.
You’re going to be “stopping and thinking about that” a lot this year. What a wonderful word!
I also am prone to have song lyrics running through my head. It gets me in trouble sometimes
My word for 2021 is ABIDE
One cannot go wrong with ABIDE – it is my sister’s LIFE word and principle.
Amen. My word is Victorious.
GREAT WORD. Hoping to hear more about it.
Song lyrics……..run through my mind so very often……..hubby says that my brain is just one big juke box (only we “seasoned saints” remember the juke box). Time…..we all have it……..24 hours in every day. Apparently HE thought that the perfect amount to give us, amen? And I can tell you something that makes me say “ARGH” and “OY VEY” every time is when I hear somebody say “I don’t have the time to do _____!” Usually it is in relation to spending time with family. We too have a granddaughter who is wrapped up in a “gender confused” (oh what word to use?!?!?!) relationship. We see her rarely (not because we don’t want to see her!) and she is very cool/cold to us (because of WHO we live for……..I know). I pray she (and your relative too) takes the TIME to get to know the One Who created her. Keep writing. I love you.
THANK YOU, Kathy.