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For the last six years I have chosen a Word of the Year. Â Rather than setting a long list of goals (although I have set a few of those too) I like to choose a word to focus on each year. Â The process in determining my word each year is always interesting and I look forward to discovering how my word finds me each year. Â Because it does just that – it finds me.
This year my word has tried to make itself known to me three different times. I finally listened the third time. I am a pretty strong willed, driven, focused person. I am pretty much a control freak. I like to drive fast but only when I am driving. When I am in control. I like to think that I am in control of my life – of MY goals, MY plan, My to do list, etc. I am always focused on what I need to get done, what I want to accomplish. But then I had 3 separate experiences lately where I realized the following:
I had to stop and ask myself. Do I truly KNOW what my Heavenly Father’s will is for me? I like to think I have a good idea and that many of the things I have chosen to do with my life are a direct result of His will for me being made known to me. But what about on a daily basis? Am I living my life on a daily basis as He would have me live it? I am sure I do better some days than other.
So, my word for this year, my 2014 Word of the Year is:
I guess technically it is two words but one in meaning.
I hope that I can begin each day this year inquiring what His will is for me that day and that more importantly I will listen. That when he asks I will have the faith and confidence that he will also open the door, provide the means and resources that I will be able to accomplish His will.
I want to live my life, on a daily basis, striving to better know and follow my Heavenly Father’s will for me. I know that my plan may not always be His plan but I hope that His plan can become my plan.
Do you have a 2014 Word of the Year? I’d love to hear what it is!
To read about some of my past Words of the Year:
Susan says
Have had very similar experience, Leigh Anne, and my word for 2014 is TRUST! in all caps with the exclamation point for emphasis. Thanks for another beautiful blog. My January is crazy – would love to do a catch-up call in February if you have a window.
Leigh Anne says
Always have time for you girl! Would love to catch up – let me know some dates and times that are good for you.
Elizabeth Ours says
Great Word! Have you heard the quote: “God’s will is exactly what I would choose myself if I knew all the facts!” I LOVE that!!!
I enjoyed reading everyone’s word for the year! so inspiring!
You can read my word of the year here: http://www.yestheyareallours.com/2014/01/my-word-of-year-for-2014.html
Leigh Anne says
I have not heard that quote and I love it! Definitely printing it up and hanging it in my office. Love your word!