Do you set a word for the year? I set a word for me to help guide me through the year. It is hard to think of a word that reflects you and what you feel will guide you. You may think this is silly, but a lot of us out there do this. I have used words like intentional, consistent, love. This year I have struggled with coming up with one. I was listening to the radio and heard one of the DJ's talking and I think his word is a great one and I am going to use(steal) that one too! I will get to that here soon. Let me build up your anticipation!
This past year has seen its ups and downs but I have survived, as you have too. For me that has been lots of changes..... with my job, moving, building a new house, new mission challenges. Thank God I have not had any health scares this year! God has really carried me and walked with me. But it isn't about me. Everything I have become and everything that I have is because of God and the many blessings he has given me, despite me doing my human, stupid things sometimes. I am so thankful that God is loving and VERY forgiving.
Winston Churchill said, "Mountaintops inspire leaders, but valleys mature." Valleys help us grow and learn. Those low times, whether it may be having to making difficult decisions, or going through some rough times, help make who I am.
So my word for this year is LESS
Less of me. Empty me of me and fill me with more of you (God). More of His love, grace, forgiveness, joy. More of Him, less of me. The more there is of God and less of me, that love will spill over to others. I ask God to teach me to speak with love, hear with compassion, and respond with grace. If I am full of myself, I can't do that.
So what is your word that you will use to help guide you this year, the new year 2026. For me 2026 is Less.
Isaiah 43:18-19; “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
Love to all,
