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One Word To Rule Them All …
It has been said that actions speak louder than words.
I am a firm believer in that.
I began a tradition last year of joining a group of people revolutionizing the idea of resolutions for the new year. Instead of writing a whole list of goals for the new year, one word is picked to live out for the whole year. It is neat to be able to see the word run in themes through your life that year.
I’ve spent the past month or so putting some time and thought into where I wanted to put my focus for next year. The whole process has been a wonderful thing. Circumstances in my life this last month have continuously confirmed that this has been the right choice.
My word choice for this next year:
action.
I am ready for that little word to challenge me this year. The excitement for the next year is killing me. It’s palpable. I can feel it in the air. Can you feel it too? It’s not too late to join the One Word challenge. I am looking forward to walking this journey with you as I learn more about the actions I take and how they affect my life. I hope to blog along the way and let you know how I’m doing with my word.
Are you up for it? Do you have a word for the this next year?
Tell me about it!
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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
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