Word for the Year
Choosing my Word – Each December I faithfully pray that God would reveal a word that will be my focus for the upcoming year. Each year he has provided, and each year the given word has radically transformed my life. My year never goes according to my own plans, but God always uses the words to shape, grow, and transform my faith and character. My youth leader introduced me to the idea in high school, and I have been doing it ever since. My selected words with their respective Instagram hashtag and accompanying verse are listed below.
HEAL • 2020
As for me, I said, “O Lord, be gracious to me; heal me, for I have sinned against you!” - Psalm 41:4
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." - Romans 12:2
"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." - Colossians 3:15
STRENGTH • 2017
"but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." - Isaiah 40:31
" or God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-discipline." - 2 Timothy 1:7
JOY • 2015 & 2014
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." - Philippians 4:8
COMMUNITY • 2013
"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17
JOY • 2012
"So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy." - John 16:22