It’s kind of become a thing to choose a word for the year. A word that defines your hopes/goals/resolutions for the year.
Last year, my word was more. I wanted to more fully embrace the life that I have. And while I didn’t always blog about it here, I made some definite strides. It’s still an area that needs some work, but I’m thankful for the months of focused energy.
My one word for 2014 is intention. I looked it up in the dictionary (English major alert), and here’s what I found:
A determination to act in a certain way; resolve.
I want to approach my life with more intention – with a determination to act a certain way, God’s way. I want my decision-making, relationships, work, family life, friendships, and all other areas to be marked with intention.
I want to be deliberate, and not make spur-of-the-moment decisions.
I want to approach life both with flexibility (because we really never know what the next day will bring) but also with a sense of purpose.
I want to be unhurried. This one is quite the struggle for me. I am constantly juggling many different hats and responsibilities, but when I become hurried I begin to make bad decisions. And sometimes I yell at people.
I want to be determined in my relationships, both with my family and with my friends. I want to nurture the friendships I already have, but I want to be intentional about developing new friends.
I want to intentionally give more grace, so that I will receive more in return.
What about you? Do you have one word for this year?
Jessica W said:
Love that definition Beth. I’ve actually never looked up the word before. So good. And I definitely need more intention this year. But my one word is growth. Similar I guess. Hoping to grow in a lot of areas. Blessings to you friend as you set out on this journey of intention!
Beth Holmes said:
Thanks Jess! You are such an example to me, and I’m encouraged by the ways I have seen growth in you this past year. I can’t wait to see what 2014 holds for you!
Gaynelle Austin said:
Beth, that definition fits me exactly! I have not really done the “word” of the year. This one fits my goals for this year! I found myself very lackadaisical over the past year. Not intentionally, but became….hmmmm…”lazy” in a sort of way. I was so focused on other things, I didn’t have any “INTENTION”. My prayer this year is that I am molded and shaped into what Christ wants me to be. I pray that he puts me in the path of someone who needs a friend. I pray that I pay close attention to the friendships that I have and nurture those this year.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your heart! You are very dear to me and I want to get to know you more and more!
Beth Holmes said:
I appreciate you, my friend!
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