re·fine [ri-fahyn] verb 1. to bring to a fine or a pure state; free from impurities 2. to purify from what is coarse, vulgar, or debasing; make elegant or cultured. 3. to bring to a finer state or form by purifying. 4. to make more fine, subtle, or precise
Synonyms: clarify, cleanse, distill, filter, process, rarefy, strain, better, improve
A couple of weeks ago I chose my ‘anchor‘ verse for 2011, you can read about that {here} – and now, the one simple word that I choose for 2011; refine.
My desire is to be free from impurities; free from the ickyness that keeps me stuck. Wrong thinking. Fear. Selfishness. Pride. As I walk with the Lord through 2011, and embrace each new unknown, my prayer is that He will continue to refine me; my heart, mind, soul.
About Teri
Teri, thanks for sharing your word with me. God loves to refine us as He molds us into the woman He has called us to be. I love that you’ve chosen it as your word for 2011. I’m praying for you.
Thank you for the prayers – we can never have enough of those!! =)