Every year I choose a word which I hope will describe my year. I’ve had the year of adulthood, the year of Kelly 2.0, and the year of Adventure.
2017 has been termed the Year of Wonder(Full).
I write that specifically because I believe it has three parts which will be described in turn:
- Wonder: Time to stop and reflect, a sense of awe, child-like appreciation, curiosity. I wonder what God will do in 2017
- Full: busy and bursting! Competing opportunities, getting tasks done, and choosing the best yes
- Wonderful: Not perfection, but gratitude for where I am and what life provides. Happiness and awe at the journey, not just the destination. Wonderful is a state of mind. My choice, not my circumstances makes me happy!
I want to experience a year of Wonder(Full). God has been at work in my life between work, school, teaching opportunities, and relationships pushing me toward more, toward risk, and toward adventure. I wonder, and wonder at, what He is doing. Sometimes I get scared of the changes, but as I’m honest about those fears, my sense of wonder can return. God is God. God is good. He knows and does what is best for His Beloved. In that truth, bring on my year of Wonder(Full!)
Do you choose a word, phrase, or thought for the year? If so, I’d love for you to share!
I’m not a goal setting person, but I have always looked with anticipation for what God was going to do in the coming year. Thanks for giving it a name. Love the Chesterton quote.