This word has been haunting me since I boarded a plane to Michigan this past October. I have tried to wish it away and even convinced myself it was NOT my One Word for 2016. I went as far as posting another word in hopes of releasing this one from my life. But, on the eve of 2016 I sit here knowing in my heart this is my One Word.
Moment (noun):
-a very short period of time.
-a precise point in time
-the present time.
-a time of excellence or conspicuousness.
-importance in influence or effect.
-obsolete: a cause or motive of action.
-a stage in logical development.
While visiting my friend and ministry partner Sue Cramer and her new coffee shop in Michigan we wandered into this cute little shop. And before I go any further let me say I am not a jewelry girl at ALL, just ask my husband. Okay, back to this quaint little shop… there were these necklaces dangling in the back and one in particular had a camera and the word moment. I was fascinated by the word but, refused to make the purchase (which still bugs me today).
This word has kept creeping into my thoughts and mind the past few months and then this morning I wrote this in my journal:
What will 2016 hold?!
What will the New Year bring?
What challenges?
What successes?
What hardships?
I really want to make solid choices. I want to be intentional and well-meaning. I want to live authentic and real every moment of every day. I want to drink less and laugh more. I want to play more and be creative. I want to yell less and give more grace. I want to workout more and have less excuses. I want this year to be a year of gaining freedom from addiction. I want to learn, grow and be free to be me in Christ Jesus every moment of everyday.
I need a redo.
I need to take back my One Word I posted a few weeks ago.
I need to embrace this obscure and simple word instead for 2016.
I need to learn to slow down and enjoy the moments of this life because this life is short, just a blip on the radar of my eternal purpose. And in embracing the moments I can maybe learn to live with kingdom purpose and vision.
Because it is in the moments that life is happening.
It is in the moments we have the opportunity to live differently.
It is in the moments we have the ability to accept His grace and love.
It is in the moments we have a chance to be new in Him.
It is in the moments we miss life, love and purpose.
Moment by moment, minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day I want to thrive NOT just survive. And so, I will embrace the word moment this year despite my hesitation and reluctance.
When you feel life nudging you to take a redo do you jump at the opportunity or stay stuck in the choices you have made in the past?
Maybe today is the day you will begin anew. Maybe today is the day you will make a change for the better in this moment.
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