I mentioned before that I am taking Ali Edwards’ One Little Word Workshop at Big Picture Classes, in hopes of it helping me to focus and get the most out of my one little word for 2012.
I chose the word Enjoy and the January prompt was to create a layout delving into this word.
I love the definition for enjoy, “to experience with joy; to take pleasure in”.
As I was reading my Bible this morning I saw this in Psalm 16:11
You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Did you notice the words fullness of joy?
In God’s presence there is fullness of joy.
Enjoyment can only come from living in Him.
At His right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Pleasure can be found at God’s right hand.
I can only truly experience this word that I have chosen to be my focus this year as I live in God’s presence and at his right hand.
I am a lover of words. I love the way some of them roll off of my tongue. I love the way they sound and the connotations that they bring.
The words I found in the Thesaurus for Enjoy are some of my favorite words.
I want to incorporate these into my vocabulary.
Adore
Delight {in}
Fancy
Like
Love
Rejoice {in}
Relish
Revel {in}
Savor
In choosing the word ENJOY I invite full, passionate living, freedom, and laughter.
But I also know that everyday will not be butterflies and rainbows.
There will be hardships and struggles as I wade through this year, seeking to enjoy it.
So, I also invite the growing and stretching.
I invite celebrations as I choose to celebrate the enjoyment of life.
I invite the memories that will be made this year focused on “ENJOY”.
Barbie says
I love how creative you are with words! Simply beautiful!
Katie says
FULLNESS of joy!
He satisfies completely.
Perfect day for this post. Today I’ve felt such deep joy, and for no other reason than I’m loved by my sweet savior!
piper says
This is so awesome! I have my word….but i dont even know where to begin.But this is a great way to dive into it. Love love how you have it laid out. Thanks for sharing.
Mary says
I love this layout, Monica… it is inspiring!
Coley says
Love it!! You did a great job. Mine is almost finished – being sick slowed me down. 😉
Lynnette says
Oh, I’m taking Ali’s OLW class too! Really need to get on my assignment for this month, haha. Loved seeing how yours turned out! I had a similar goal during our last PCS move – to remain positive – and I definitely felt like going into it with that frame of mind was a HUGE help so I think your choice to enjoy it is a good one. 🙂
JenM says
Wow – this is such a wonderfully written post! So passionate – you made me smile. I could feel your joy in writing it 🙂 First off – your layout is amazing. I love all the little sections and how you decorated each of them. So creative! And then the verse you found is beautiful – how perfect for your word. And then your thesaurus words are so perfect! I wish you all the best in fully feeling the joy in the every day this coming year! 🙂 XOXO!!!