Checking In... How's Your Word Of the Year Going?

Wait, what? 

Yes, it’s true. I can barely believe it myself. This week marks the beginning of May, which means more than a quarter of 2021 is in the books; now a part of history.

As I sit here on this quiet beautiful Sunday morning, I find myself reflecting on the past four months; how the grass has turned from dull brown to bright green, how the trees have dressed their naked branches with beautiful blooms and buds, how the spring flowers have risen from the cold earth. 

And this renewal makes me look inward and ask myself what the first four months of the year have meant to my own transformation? This question takes me back to the beginning - the beginning of 2021 and my word for the year.

Back in late December, I decided that BELONG would be my true north word for the year. 

Why?

• Because I am committed to believing I always BELONG at the table - whatever table God leads me to sit at. 

• I want to always remember that no matter the hardship, I am exactly where I BELONG- exactly where God would have me. I’m there for a reason and God will be there with me. 

• And finally, I chose BELONG because of my desire to make you feel a deep sense of belonging with me. I want YOU to feel welcome and that there is always a seat for YOU with me. Life is richer when we can connect with others on this level.

So, how am I doing? It’s not a question meant for me to use to grade or judge myself. Although it could be easy to do, because after all, progress is slow.  Sometimes painfully slow. Instead, the question is more of a gentle reminder about what I want 2021 to be about; how I want to grow in my faith in God’s plan and my love and compassion for myself and others. 

I needed this quiet moment to reset, redirect and remind me about what I want my year to be about. And I am thankful God met me in it.

How about you? What was your word for 2021 and how has God been working through it for you to grow in your faith? 

Join me in making the most of the next eight months, remembering that it is all a gift. 

Have a great week friends.