My Word for 2009

Our Pastor has asked each of us in the congregation to ask the Lord what His Word for us individually is for 2009. He did the same last year. This is really a new concept for me. I have asked in previous years under our former Pastor what verse in Scripture was most impressed on my heart for the New Year. This is what I always thought, asking for a Word from the Lord meant. Not just a single word like "make","faith","appreciation" or "restore" which is what our folks are doing now, but a Word meaning a verse of Scripture.

I asked the Lord in prayer over the last few days what His Word for me is. I was led to choose the Greek Word "DIOKO" which means "I pursue" from Phil.3:14. I am now in a state of transition with my job soon coming to an end and I purpose to pursue the Lord in whatever and wherever He leads me. I will forget the sin and worries of my unsaved life and remember that I am a child of the King and belong to Him forever. Whatever happens to me this year, God will be glorified. AMEN!