one word
I’ve never been a resolutions girl. But this year, I’m starting a new tradition that’s a bit resolution-esque. Well, in a non-specific-goal-so-I-don’t-disappoint-myself kind of way.
I’m choosing one word for 2010.
Just one word that I can focus on in my everydayness of this year. A word that can be a reminder, a nudge. A word that can help steer my decisions. A word that I can reflect on, that will challenge me, that will inspire me.
How about you?
What’s one single word that sums up what you want for yourself in 2010?
It can be something tangible or intangible. It can be a thought or a feeling or an action. It can be a character trait or a goal or a location. All that matters is that it has personal meaning for you.
This isn’t your mother’s word. Or your spouse’s word. Or your friend’s word. This is your word. It needs to resonate with your heart, no one else’s.
Maybe a word popped right into your head. Maybe you need to let the idea percolate a bit longer. Either way, will you consider one-wording it with me this year?
One little word can have significant meaning in our lives if we let it.
And I want to let it.
So…
What single word captures what you want to focus on in 2010?
Oh. And in case you’re wondering…
My word?
Risk.
Gratitude.
Discipline.
servitude.
different.
Health
gracious.
http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/12/gracious.html
@maryjohess says:
discipline.
Control
JOY!!!
settled
Praise!
today
Great word.
@christypolek says:
I love this!
I blogged about my one word.
http://bit.ly/8uYNIJ
I have my word set on my phone wallpaper as a reminder too =)
I am not sure how to put this!! I’ve become so aware that my BODY is the Holy Spirit transport. I carry HIM wherever I go. My everyday has to show that I am His vessle of Honour…Even when I eat I have to be cautious of who I am carrying. Do I hinder, clog or glorify HIM
So I think my one word will be CARRY (Alece…that’s TWALA in English…a Selah moment).
@mjdagenhart says:
Forgiveness
@atangie says:
I kinda blogged along these lines today. My word is: stand.
broken.
boldness!
@coloraturajoy says:
i almost put that one!
@coloraturajoy says:
picking one word is hard. i’m wordy. i want at least five. please?
;)
but if i had to pick…at least in this moment, my word:
resolute.
Steady
Teachable
@bajanpoet says:
Resurrection
http://bajanpoet.wordpress.com/2009/12/22/personal-devotions-acts-call-to-repentance-and-prophetic-words/
Freedom. And joy. I think I’ll pick 2 words, if that’s permissible. :-)
relationship
The very first word? More.
But the one I think it really is? Arise.
Alece, you’re brave! :)
Give me two words… pouring out.
(didn’t like outpouring… doesn’t sound right.)
I’ve been poured into for so long… this year, I want to be pouring out.
@hannahruthie says:
The first word I thought of was Go. But I don’t like that. I want this year to be more than just going. So I think my word is Do. I want to do things instead of dreaming of doing them or watching other people do them or thinking that I can’t do them. And maybe in my Doing I’ll end up Going somewhere.
@christypolek says:
I LOVE this answer!
Yep, that’s good!
free.
and the soul-tingling kind of free, not the stand-under-an-american-flag-and-chant-God-bless-america free.
Amen
Hope.
Righteousness. And that means HIS righteousness.
I want to know what His righteousness in MY life looks like, what it is, how He does it, and how it will let me shine for Him and touch the world for Him.
Mine is VICTORY!
Yep, I am done with satan stealing and I am standing in the amazing grace of God and knowing His promises are coming to fruition in 2010.
I have to say, though, that there are lots of good words on this post. And, Alece, my friend, I LOVE risk. That just makes my heart leap … that’s God jumping in when you take the leap of faith. Risk … yep, that’s you because people who take risks have the strength and confidence and just a little bit of crazy to trust God for what He is calling them to do!
Love you!
confidence
Joy
It’s sort of captured my wife and I.
I heard a really good song, by some band Page CXVI.
The song was Joy…not your happy clappy joy, but rather the “it is well with my soul” joy.
The Autumn Film sings the song too download it here.
http://theautumnfilm.com/share
@chrystieecole says:
This is hard. A few words come to mind. Words like balance, grace, still. But, I think the one I am going to have to choose is joy. I’ve lost mine.
I never would have guessed that you feel like you have lost your joy. Well..cuz you seem so joyful to me. Here’s to much JOY for you in 2010.
i’ll pick two….
humility
forgiven
awesome post. thanks.
@JewelzSightings says:
Alece, I wrote about my word here:
http://jewelsightings.blogspot.com
I love picking a word for the coming year….
Hope you are doing well!
Love
Reflecting it from Him to others, Giving it and Receiving it…recognizing it.
Thanks Alece.
Courage
@kedamak says:
My word this year will be generosity in all its many forms.
Trust
Quit.
renew
Trust
Well, you know its taken me all weekend to think this through :)
But…
“Discipline”
Wow. I am amazed at how, one word, can instantly give so much clarity.
Thanks Alece!
@dg4G says:
Um…without even realising it…I could copy and paste Brent’s response and make it mine.
just delete “Well, you know” of the beginning and there you have it.
So…discipline it is.
Ha! The “Discipline Brothers” :)
Speaking of discipline, I still have all that music of yours to respond to…
@dg4G says:
Yes!
@tamhodge says:
focus.
Good challenge Alece. After much thought… my word is STILL. I could probably blog about why I chose this… oh that is if I had on3 :) Maybe blog should have been my word.. haha!
ACTION.
Hope
@traceepersiko says:
month one = self control
not a one year resolution girl. month to month resolutions are my flavor. i’ll let you know next month what word is for me.
i like this.
DISCIPLINE
I am seriously lacking it in areas of health, housekeeping, bible reading, prayer and with my children. I don’t want to pass that on to them. So, that is my word and my goal. Awesome post! Amy
GROWTH
@mallyflip says:
freedom.
grace
I need to understand grace…and learn to give show some to myself!
Newness.
Eesh. What does that mean?
Kindness.
That’s two words. Do I get two words?
*cherish*
Risk is well, risky. But I’m glad you chose it. It will do two things: Both soften and harden your heart.
This is my opinion, of course, but I think as you risk and experience pain, it allows your heart to get a little tougher so that every little blow doesn’t hurt as much. You develop “thick skin” a little bit and when you are in ministry, you have to let some things go. But, it also makes your heart softer. Softer because even though you no longer wear your feelings on your sleeve, you are still a fleshly being with a heart that beats real blood and feels real pain.
Anything worth having involves risk.
Proud of you.
My word? I have three: Freedom, Faith and Compassion.
My word of the year is Intentional. To do things with a defined purpose instead of floating through life reacting to whatever comes by.
Hi Alece, Merry Christmas and Happy New year! i really liked your post about “one word”…. mine would have to be “FOCUS” . I want this new year to be a year where and when and how i focus on first off pleasing God and then living a life of excellence. i haven’t blogged in a while, yet i think this will definitely develop into one. It was nice to see you again when you were here visiting Dee.
discipline
@nateonamission says:
I realize that I am coming in very late to this game, but I needed to think about this. I have come to a conclusion. He has been already using this in my life in the short week I’ve been thinking about it.
the word …
Decision.
I’m breaking the rules, sorry hon! I pick two…
Gather and Release
faith.
Consistency :o) Ha! Now I understand more why you liked my post. Funny we both had the same idea. It’s the first time I’ve picked a word for the year. I like your word. Proud of you for moving on in this way!
@AleceRonzino says:
it’s my first time too. but i must say it’s really worked for me. it’s easy to remember. and because i’ve gone public with it, people remind/challenge me to risk all the time. so it keeps me focused on my goal.
Love this!
My one word…. Resolve