NATE ON A MISSION

One Word | 365 days

A few years ago, I joined an online community of people that had a wonderful concept. Their brilliant idea was to do away with their resolution rubbish, and focus on one word. Focus on one word for an entire year. I really liked this thought process. I’ve come to eagerly expect it’s arrival at the end of the year with great anticipation. Along about December, I started to ruminate on the word I would most like to be attentive to in the following year. I thought it over for some time, and then came to a decision.

This past year our little online community (… which has escaped it’s little boundaries this last year; more like family, if I do say so.) went through a very sad loss of a very dear friend. Sara was a huge role model and mentor to many of us. She had a knack for making all of us feel valued and special. I will treasure her for the rest of my life. She showed me how life is really meant to be lived; unashamed before God. In every moment, I want to choose joy. I want to be intentional in everything. As I was thinking about my word, I wanted to move in the same direction as the year preceding. Action was an excellent choice so, I wanted to continue in that way. Without realizing it, I chose one of Sara’s life goals. It has me all warm and fuzzy inside.

It is my goal to be intentional in every moment. I know that I will not succeed every time, but I want to try my very best. I want to be intentional in my relationships with the people around me. Being intentional by seeking the Lord for what He wants with my life. I want the people in my life to know that they are special and that God as a grand adventure and plan for their life. The reigns are there for the taking.

With all that said, my word for this year is: Intentional