We have 53 days till the new year. Every year Deborah and I pick a word of the year. I have been practicing this since 2017. I usually select a mantra to continually reflect on throughout the year as well. Over the next couple months we will reflect on those words. It is so important to journal and write down key verses, blessings, disappointments, and especially your word of the year. Looking back and reflecting on previous years as I am making visions for the new year is one of my favorite things to do.

In 2017 my word was flexibility because I struggled with joy. If my to do list didn’t get done or if plans changed I would get so upset. I made a mantra that would help me remember to be flexible. It was to “Dance through life, seek joy in His presence”. The Scripture this came from was from Psalm 16:11 “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”

I chose to reflect on this in my Transformation Tips Tuesday devotion because I think Deborah and I can both say our words transform us. As we start to reflect and make visions, I encourage you to listen to this song; “Make Room” by Community Music In the lyrics they sing, “Make room for you to do whatever you want to do”. Will we choose to make room for God today and tomorrow as we surrender our plans over to God?