Christian Living
Back of the book:
The concept of My
One Word is simple. Lose the long list of resolutions—all your sweeping
promises to change—and do something about one thing this year instead of
nothing about everything. Choose just one word that represents what you most
hope God will do in you, and focus on it for an entire year. This single act
will force clarity and concentrate your efforts. As you focus on your word over
an extended period of time, you position yourself for God to form your
character at a deep, sustainable level. Growth and change will result.
Author Mike Ashcraft, who has led his megachurch through
this My One Word project for more than five years, and Proverbs 31 Ministries
author and speaker Rachel Olsen, who has lived it, are encouraging, insightful,
good humored, yet realistic in this enjoyable read. Their stories of growth and
change through My One Word will keep you motivated. Throughout the book you’ll
also find words and stories of people just like you who have joined the My One
Word movement and discovered the power of just one word.
About My One Word:
The
challenge is simple: lose the long list of changes you want to make this year
and instead pick just one word. Change is possible but focus is required.
Website: www.myoneword.org
Twitter: @myoneword
Facebook: www.facebook.com/myoneword
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/myoneword
My thoughts:
This small little book has had a large impact on me and
those around me in the two weeks that I have been reading it. If you have come
within ten feet of me you have probably heard something about it, if not a
direct quote read to you from the book itself!
I think we all like to make resolutions because we really
do want to be better people. Unfortunately most of us forget about those
resolutions shortly after we begin. My
One Word is meant to help focus your good intentions. The premise is that
you pick one word and focus on it and its meaning for an entire year. For
example instead of making a resolution to lose weight, eat better, exercise
more, read your Bible daily, etc. you may choose a word like consistency. You
would then focus on what being consistent is all about and applying it to your
life. Then presumably the other areas would fall into place.
I’ve only been concentrating on my word for about a week
now, but already I am amazed at how focused it is making me become. Whenever I
run across the word I’ve chosen it makes me stop and contemplate its meaning
and context and then I apply it to what I’m learning.
There are a few things that stand out for me in this
book. The first is that this is meant to be a process. You aren’t expected to
pick your word right away; in fact you are encouraged to spend time in prayer
and study before settling on your one word. At the conclusion to each chapter
is a section entitled Reflect that gives you areas to think about and journal
through during the year. Scattered throughout the book are examples of other
people’s one word with explanations on why they picked the word. I enjoyed
reading the process that each person went through picking each of their words.
There is a small group video and discussion option that I
think would be wonderful to go through with some close friends. Even if you
don’t do this study with a group be sure to check out the website and other
resources available at www.MyOneWord.org
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