My New Word for 2024 is Dwell.

Yvonne Morgan

2 years ago

As I prayed for a term to carry me through the year 2024, God impressed upon my heart the word “dwell.” So first off, I wanted to understand the meaning. Webster defines it this way: 1) to remain for a time; 2) to live as a resident; and 3) to keep the attention directed or speak or write insistently. The first part of my quest completed, now I needed to look at what the Bible says about the term.

Verses About Dwelling

I discovered many verses which talk about dwelling. As I studied them, I narrowed the list down to three that spoke to me the most.

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 (NIV).
“Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?” 1 Corinthians 3:16 (NIV).
“And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:3-4 (NIV).

From these verses, I love the picture it paints of our faith. Christ came down and dwelt among with us. If we accept Jesus, he comes and dwells in our hearts to teach us how to live a life pleasing to our father. Finally, as we dwell with God, he will lead us home to live out our eternity together. Christ lives with us, accepts us and teaches us so we can live with forever. But how do we dwell with God in our daily activities?

Dwell with God

When we dwell with God, we are conscious of his presence in our lives. We can describe this as a feeling of closeness or a sense of joy beyond our understanding. But I can also describe it as an awareness of his greatness, power, wisdom, and love. So, if we feel this kind of comfort in God’s presence, why don’t we spend more time with him?

A New Year to Dwell Closer

I want to spend more time dwelling with the Lord in 2024. And I want to feel and experience the presence of the Holy Spirit more every day of this year. So I plan to do this through daily praise and worship. Also, to use my words to bless others and not tear them down. Next, I will work to become salt and light to this generation and to love others the way Christ loves me. As the light of Christ dwells within my heart, I can reflect his light and love to all those around me.

So let’s enter 2024 by seeking Christ in all we do and say. We can start by humbling ourselves, asking for forgiveness, forgiving others, loving our neighbors as we seek a closer walk with our Heavenly Father.

Prayer

Please help me dwell more on you, Abba Father. And let me be good soil for Your Word to grow in. Let every word I speak and everything I do so that I reflect you to the world. Let my life bring forth good fruit. I want to live in perfect obedience to your glory and your wisdom. Amen.

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