How to Choose an Inspired Word of the Year
It’s the time of year when most of us evaluate our lives over the previous twelve months and begin to make plans for the upcoming months.
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For the past few years as I’ve attempted to live a more intentional life I’ve chosen a theme word for the upcoming year. I’ve found that focusing on one theme for the year brings clarity to decisions and gives me a kind of framework for my life.
It turns out that this Word of the Year is also a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy. In 2013 my word was “more” and it was definitely a year of more in almost every area of my life. I developed deeper relationships with my family and friends, expanded my business and we even increased our income.
In 2014 my word was “align” and I felt that I needed to re-align my life with my true values which meant that we eliminated many activities from our schedule and I spent more consistent time with God. As a result I am far more focused and peaceful than I have ever been.
My Word of the Year for 2015 is “fruitful”.
I love what 2 Corinthians 9:8 says:
“And God is able to bless you abundantly so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
My hope and prayer for 2015 is that I will produce good “fruit” in my relationships, my home and my business and I cannot wait to see what happens!
If you would like to choose an inspired word of the year you can follow a few simple steps:
Evaluate
Think about where you are now and where you would like to be at the end of the year.
Pray
Invite God into the process by praying about the New Year.
Brainstorm
Next think about words that come to mind.
Record
Write your word on a piece of paper and display it where you will see it daily.
Implement
Incorporate your theme word into your life.
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My word for 2015 is “Grace”! I have been given so much, and yet I don’t share the same gift with those I meet and interact with regularly. I want to be more like Jesus and give grace. I need to live it and breathe it and am looking forward to the daily focus on this ONE thing in 2015. Thank you for sharing your process – it’s funny how you just know your word when it comes. No doubts at all. Happy new year!!!
I love it! I really love how you are applying your word to the way you interact with those around you. I hope you have an amazing, grace-filled year Patti!
My word for 2015 is “Grace”! I have been given so much, and yet I don’t share the same gift with those I meet and interact with regularly. I want to be more like Jesus and give grace. I need to live it and breathe it and am looking forward to the daily focus on this ONE thing in 2015. Thank you for sharing your process – it’s funny how you just know your word when it comes. No doubts at all. Happy new year!!!
I love it! I really love how you are applying your word to the way you interact with those around you. I hope you have an amazing, grace-filled year Patti!
My new word is “Act!:)” Last year my word was “order”, thank you so much for this idea, it has definitely helped me in my life!!:) I just thought you might like to know these words since they weren’t on your list of “My Inspired Word” from your planner!:) I hope you had a Merry Christmas!:)
Great words LaRisa! Your word “order” was similar to my “align” from last year. Seems like we were thinking alike. 🙂
What’s your Word of the Year?
My word this year is FINISH…I must and I can! I start things, but….
Haha Diane! Yes, FINISH! 🙂