We are at the start of a new year – 2016. Hard to think this is where we are in time.
For the last two years, instead of making resolutions I have selected one word, just one, to focus on throughout the year. The idea is to let the word find you and in actuality, it has become letting God show me where my focus needs to be for the year ahead.
The One Word website explains it this way:
Forget New Yearās Resolutions.ĆĀ Scrap that long list of goals you wonāt remember three weeks from now anyway!
Choose just one word.
One word you can focus on every day, all year longā¦ One word that sums up who you want to be or how you want to live.
It will take intentionality and commitment, but if you let it, your one word will shape not only your year, but also you. It will become the compass that directs your decisions and guides your steps.
Discover the big impact one word can make.
One word. 365 days. A changed life.
“Taste and see that the Lord is good.ĆĀ ĆĀ ĆĀ ĆĀ Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!”ĆĀ ĆĀ (Psalm 34:8, NLT)
“See”, as defined by dictionary.com means “to perceive with the eyes; to perceive things; to discern, to understand; to understand intellectually or spiritually ; to have insight.”
Yes! That is it. I want to understand more, have deeper insight, and perceive more of the activity of God in and around me. My desire is to come to know what it is to “see” Him more clearly each and every day. I want to see Him in the mundane, recognizing His goodness in the ordinary and not so ordinary events each day. For it is there, in that very place, satisfaction in God is truly discovered. The person anchored in God becomes blessed, feeling content in her life. There is joy which comes from taking refuge in God alone.
As I taste and see Him each day in the year ahead, I will say, “He is good!”
One Word image from Traci Michele.
Today I am joining … Weekend Whispers and Faith ‘n Friends and Faith Filled Fridays and #OneWordCoffee .
I love the look of your blog –
Beautiful! And I love the word you chose, or the word that chose you :). May we all draw closer to Him in 2016! Blessings!
Thank you so much, Carrie. I thought it time for some “redecorating” š I am looking forward to all that God has for each of us in & through our one word. And I look forward to joining you & Barbie each week as well. Blessings!
That’s an awesome word for the new year! Blessings Joanne!
Good Morning Barbie – It always amazes me that no matter how “easy” the word may seem at first, the lessons are challenging. I’m looking forward to seeing what God has for me š Grateful for the linkup as I enjoy joining you & Carrie each week. Blessings!
Hi Joanne, your blog’s new look is beautiful and I like your choice of words to focus in this year. Happy New Year!
Thank you, Wanda. I have found one word to be such a growth experience the last few years. I am looking forward to what this new year will bring. May you have a wonderful new year as well! Blessings!
What a great word for 2016! I can’t wait to see what you see through God’s eyes. Happy New Year, friend!
Holly, thank you! And may all I see & share be through His eyes. That is truly my prayer. Happy New Year to you & yours as well. Blessings!
“See” is such a fantastic one word choice, Joanne! So excited to *see* how God will show off in your life this year through this focus. It’s going to be good!
I am as well, Lisa. May He keep my eyes open & perceiving each and every day!
How can such a tiny word be so poignant? But it is! See! This is beautiful.
Thank you, Kristy. It is amazing what a single little word can unfold in our lives š