If you've been following me for a while, you know that I always choose one word to focus on each year. Or rather, a word chooses me! I'm never quite sure where the words come from, each year it is a surprise gift from God. Sometimes the word puzzles me or surprises me. (Honestly, I never did figure out why my word was Strength in 2013.) Always, after a year of pondering my word, I grow. This past year, my word was Grace.
But, alas, it's time to move on to a new word! I have been thinking about what my word should be for a few weeks now. Sometimes it's hard to turn off my own voice and listen for what God wants me to focus on. One word kept coming back to me and I fought it. I had this little chat with God:
God: your new word is imagine.
Me: doesn't that seem a bit shallow? Maybe I should choose something meatier? Something deeper?
God: Imagine. That's the word.
Me: seriously?
Ally: what are you going to do Mom, lay on the couch and dream all day? (this from the girl who chose FUNNEL CAKE as her word last year!)
Me: maybe?
Lest you worry that nothing will be accomplished in my household this year with me focussing on a less-than-productive word, rest assured that hubby has chosen ACTION as his word for the year. It's all good!
I auditioned other words but they didn't feel quite right. They just didn't stick! I'd think of something deep & meaningful (Leigh Anne has chosen the word Obedience! now there's a good, solid, challenging word, right?) and a few hours later I couldn't even remember what I had thought of. Just Imagine. sigh....
And for Christmas this year, Ally gave me this.....
I look forward to sharing the ways I choose to explore my new word throughout this new year. For starters, I'm scouring the internet for a perfect necklace that says "imagine" so I can have a constant reminder around my neck at all times (hey, a girl can always use more jewelry, right?). And the crafty Tuesday girls have a special project set for next week to help us kick off the new year. But I'm getting ahead of myself. More on that later!
For now, I can only begin to imagine where this is going to take me! Do you choose a word to focus on every year? I'd love it if you'd share it with me in the comments.
4 comments:
I had to laugh thinking how "shallow" my word was last year, but it was the perfect word for me in my life . . . and so much FUN! God knows what we need & when we need it. I'm looking forward to seeing where our "I" words take us this year!
My word for 2014 was DARE. I dared myself to step out of my routine and try new things all year. I had a blast learning new skills and having new adventures.
This year my word is CHALLENGE. I need to challenge myself to actually do some of the things I've been putting off for too long.
Hi Ellyn... I forgot that you chose grace for 2014, that is what I chose for 2015��. I am curious if you could share what bible studies you did on grace. Thanks!
I have a phrase this year. One Day at a Time. With my surgery late last year, I think you will understand why I chose this phrase. I can't think of one word that suits my purpose. If you think of one, I will switch. :)
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