One Word

We are approaching many special seasons -- a season of gratitude followed by the observation of the birth of the Christ Child and then we usher in a new year. Almost every year I receive calls or texts asking me what my "word" will be for the year.

Some years it is easier to answer than others. I take it very seriously to name and claim "my" word for the year. There was the year of HOPE -- I clung to that word as I went through some devastating things. As I worked through my sadness and pain that year one thing that remained steadfast was the word I was reminded to focus on: HOPE. Hope got me through as I looked to God for my peace, my strength, my hope.

For some reason that has been on my mind today. I know how powerful it is for me as I focus on my "word for the year".

That got me to thinking:what if I had a word a day?
Would it change the way I respond to things or think about what is going on around me?
Would my demeanor be different?
Would I grow closer in my faith journey?

As I'm processing all this I did a little exercise. I typed my name out before me and then I started inserting words. I decided I wanted to write out descriptive words but they all had to begin with my first letter: D.

I did that and then I sat back and stared at it for
some time.I realized I had several descriptive words that I'm not so sure are me. So why did I type them? Perhaps so that I could come to
believe those words about me.

Do I think I am desirable?
Am I a discoverer?
Am I dazzling?

Honestly I have to say I don't believe those things about myself. What I realize is that I am just one in a number of people who feel the same way about themselves..

I'm going to accept the challenge. I'm going to cling to these words. I think they will be helpful.

So while I have several words before me, I'm going to focus on one each day. ONE WORD. That's all it takes. It isn't a complicated thing.

I invite you to join me in this adventure.

Write your name in the middle of  the page and then start filling in descriptive words all around your name. It's your choice how to do it. Go with only descriptive words that the first letter of the word is the first letter of your name. Or you might want to go with any descriptive words.

Whatever you choose, join me in picking one word a day and letting your focus be on that word that day. ONE WORD. That's all it takes.

As we enter this journey I remind us all of five words that never leave my thoughts or my heart. Take these words and always hold them close to your heart. And BELIEVE them.

Beautiful, Beloved, Child of God

I would LOVE to hear from you. Please, please -- share with me your words!

Enjoying the Journey,
Debra

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.

-- Proverbs 3:5-6 --

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