Word of the Lord – Shevat

EXPLO…

EXPLODE, EXPLORE, EXPLOIT AND EXPLOSIVE.

This month the word is quite personal. What is appropriate in your life? We were encouraged to look at the words that start with EXPLO and see what comes alive for us.

There might be more than one word that comes alive, and you may also experience different words coming alive these at different times.

• Explode: To burst forth violently; to increase suddenly and rapidly; to break out with sudden force or emotion.

• Explore: To investigate thoroughly; to search out; to examine possibilities; to venture into unknown territory; to discover and learn.

• Exploit: Negative Sense – To take unfair advantage of someone; to use someone selfishly for one’s own ends; to manipulate or mistreat for personal gain. Positive Sense – To make full use of resources, opportunities, or talents; to utilize effectively; to maximize potential for a good purpose.

• Explosive: Characterized by sudden, dramatic force or emotion; potentially volatile; having powerful, rapid impact; capable of causing dramatic change.

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