Last year was the first time I chose a word of the year. I finally settled on "Forward" and I made myself a little sign to hang above my computer. As the year was coming to an end, I wondered what word I would choose for this year.
It came to me in a quiet and piercing moment and I loved it instantly. The word I have chosen is "Embrace".
In striving to keep on moving forward in 2013, I felt like so much flashed by. I didn't try to savor the sweet moments like I had in the past. I was hurting on the inside and felt like I kept my guard up a little too much.
So for this year, I want to remember to "Embrace":
~ I will stop trying to rush through life and enjoy the small and simple things; especially in spending time with my family.
~ I will accept the season of life I am in and not try to hurry through it, ultimately missing out on this special time.
~ I will put my trust in God and allow myself to feel His embrace, remembering that I am His daughter.
~ I will open my heart to a new child as we move forward in the adoption process. I will embrace him in all that he is and be his safe place.
~ I will wrap my arms around my little ones more often and tell them that I love them. I will hug my husband more, too.
~ I will take care of myself by being patient and uplifting in my difficult times.
See, there are so many different interpretations of "Embrace" that I can apply to my life! I am excited to see what other definitions I can find throughout this year.
Have you chosen a word for 2014? I'd love to hear what it is!
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