Transform: (verb) make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of
This year makes the 5th year Julie and I have chosen a word of the year. For us it all began after we had been choosing a word of the day for a while and thought a word of the year would encourage us to be even more intentional over a longer period of time. This week I shared my previous words of the year; joy, hospitality, intention, and impact. I found it even more difficult to settle on my word this year and I accumulated a list of possible words over the last few weeks. In fact, a few weeks ago I shared on a live video that I thought I knew what my word would be for 2021 and actually that was only the first of five words I wrote down before arriving at the word transform.Perhaps I just perceived it as difficult, but actually it was the process God needed me to go through to be prepared for the word transform. The list of words actually became my God wink for the scripture God led me to for affirmation of the word transform: listen, pilgrimage, unselfish, generous, willingness.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 NIV
Please take a moment to read the entire chapter of Romans 12 to see the surrounding verses that confirmed my word for me. Those verses embody listen, pilgrimage, unselfish, generous, and willingness. In other words, all of those words support being transformed.
God has laid upon my heart that with His guidance I must transform myself, my family, my home, and my work. God will lead me in transforming myself physically, spiritually and in relationships. I am excited and nervous to see where God leads me, one day at a time.
How about you? Have you chosen a word to shape and guide 2021? If not, it isn’t too late. You can choose a word at any point. Just this week a dear friend lent me the book One Word (that will change your life) by Jon Gordon, Dan Britton, and Jimmy Page. The book is a quick read and is a guide to choosing a word of the year. I have recently began listening to Jon Gordon’s podcast “Positive University” which has been of great encouragement to me and heard him talk about his process for choosing a word of the year.
If you have already chosen a word for 2021 and would like to share it for accountability, please reach out to Julie or me in the next week. I currently have a list of those of you who shared with us for 2020 and will be in touch with you to see if you have a new word on your heart.
Today is the first day in the year 2021. We have a blank slate to write on! As you probably know, I love Disney World. One of the older attractions is The Carousel of Progress at the Magic Kingdom. The theme song from the ride is one of my favorites:“There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow”. Click the link below and take a moment to listen to the words of the song. Let’s allow God to lead and guide us into our new year. I plan to be transformed! What word will be your guide?
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