Some years ago I stumbled upon a Christian website called www.crosscards.com. Among other things, they offer free desktop wallpaper. Every month they post new wallpapers specifically for that month, many containing a bible verse. I signed up and receive a monthly email announcing the new wallpapers. It's always fun to choose the one I like the most and "redecorate" my desktop.
The first week or so of 2012 took its place in history before I checked out my 
fresh wallpaper options for January. I quickly glanced at all of them. One in particular seemed to jump out at me, but it wasn't my usual style. Next, I enlarged each choice and had a better look. There were a couple whose picture I really liked, but I couldn't concentrate on them. I kept being drawn back to that one in particular. Finally, I enlarged it and took a good look. It didn't really appeal to me. So, why did it keep "getting in my face?"
I read the bible verse that was in the top upper-left corner. "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." ISAIAH 43:19
"That's The Word Guild. You need to remember this – all year."
I looked at the picture – a small green plant newly sprouted from the moist dark earth, water droplets on the new leaves, all set against a blue background with a few curly-doos along the edges of the screen. As well, there was a small black square with white letters and numbers – the calendar for the month of January.
I guess I could use this for my wallpaper for January, but how could I use it for the rest of the year when it includes a January calendar? Surely that would drive me crazy.
"How often do you look at those calendars on the wallpaper – really, how often?"
Well, hardly ever… but…
The verse loomed up at me again. "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." ISAIAH 43:19
It was the beginning of a new year and, as usual, I had been thinking and praying about The Word Guild and priorities. Was God trying to tell me something about this coming year?
As I write this I look at my desktop wallpaper. The curly-doos seem more prominent and I notice that some of them look like quotation marks. I remember how I previously wondered if they represent wind. Hmm.
Ever since The Word Guild began we have been praying that God would make a way for the words of Canadian writers who are Christian to get to those who need to read them, in Canada first and then out to the rest of the world. We've prayed that these words would impact Canada, and beyond, for God's glory.
Tears obstruct my vision as I type this and I feel overwhelmed to overflowing as I realize anew that God is at work – in me, in you, in The Word Guild.
At the very beginning The Word Guild was given to God. It is His work. We are His workers, privileged and humbled to be working with Him.
This year The Word Guild is ten years old. And, I'm thinking, that just maybe, God might have a really great present in mind!
We're all in this together…with Him.
© 2012 Denise Budd Rumble