Word of the Year 2021

 This year I had two words. Normally I would just do a post about it but I thought I would be able to explain more thoroughly here since I had more than one.

The first word is Rhythm. The definition of rhythm is a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound. I think last year I did a decent job of implementing some things that I want to change but still, the work continues. I read something a while ago that said “Your routine in this season is going to be your warfare strategy in the next.” I truly believe that. Now, I would like to create consistent habits to the point that it begins to form a pattern in my life. Hence, the word rhythms.

I want to have a method that I naturally gravitate to in my life. For example: When things happen in my relationships, is my first response to pray and ask God for perspective, or do I run to the phone?  Do I create habits that support prayer and quiet time the night before so that I am not missing it in the morning? Am I well prepared to show up (and be on time) as the person I want to be every day? What rhythms support my life’s goals? That is what I want to focus on creating this year. I want the rhythm to be as natural as breathing for me so that excellence is a way of life, not something that I’m always trying to achieve.

My second word is leap. I tend to lean into what’s comfortable- what’s stable. Sometimes I need to just take the leap. Leap by definition means to jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force. This word is a little different from rhythm in that rhythms are something I need to create. Leap is something I think the Lord is asking me to do and more of a projection of what I would like to him do in my life. I know I have to be willing to jump but I’m trusting Him to take me further than I could have gone alone. This is the year I feel him calling me to just take the leap and trust him. I have been turning over the idea of doing some mentoring for women this year and I just haven’t pulled the trigger yet… I don’t know why. I don’t know if it’s rooted in fear or what. However, I do know I have to trust God enough to step out of the boat.

I’m curious to know, what’s your word for 2020? If you’re wondering how I arrived at mine I try to just reflect in my quiet time on the one thing that I really feel like God is saying to me. Then I look to see if that can be summed up in a word. Then I pray about it and look for confirmation around it. Sometimes that can be seeing the word everywhere I go or reading it in the bible. I just try to leave room for God to speak. Try these steps if you don’t yet have a word. Let me know if you need help!!!