Merriam-Webster

transitive verb 1.a: to bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation

intransitive verb 2: to give up and cease resistance or contention 

What do you think of when you read or hear the word “yield,” Dear Reader? Does it conjure up a road sign like this one?

When I got an inkling that yield was to be my One Word 365 focus, or goal, for 2024, I thought it was weird. I didn’t think about it in terms of crops or investments at first, then this came to mind:

yield more = more yield

Here’s the takeaway of coupling yield with my 2023 One Word, more: as I yield more to God’s will for my life, the more yield He’ll produce in me. Things like compassion, obedience, positive impact.

You’re invited to tag along with me on a journey to more yielding. I’m not sure where it will go, but I am sure God has plenty to teach me along the way. Take a look at this week’s Monday postcard, and let me know what you think about Gandhi’s perspective on yielding.

“Do you have a One Word 365 for 2024? If so, where do see it pointing you this year? Would you mind sharing your focus for the new year in the “Do you have a One Word 365 for 2024? If so, where do see it pointing you this year? Would you mind sharing your focus for the new year in the “Comments” section? With, or without, a One Word, Dear Reader, I hope your new year is off to good start.