Word of the Year for 2022
Ideas for choosing a word of the year and the word I chose for 2022
Do you choose a word for the year? Have you ever? Have you ever heard of it? Today I’m going to explain it and give you some ideas, if you want to choose one. And let you know the word (s) I chose for 2022 and why. Hopefully you’ll enjoy this Word of the Year for 2022 blog post…it’s a little out of the ordinary around here!
Word of the Year for 2022
Is choosing a word of the year like making new year’s resolutions? Definitely not. I don’t make resolutions for the new year. To me, if I need to change something in my life that badly, I should work on it anytime of the year, not just because the calendar switched over. No time better than the present (and I’m a huge procrastinator).
Choosing a word for the year is basically saying you’re going to focus on that concept. Some choose a word they want to do better at. Focusing on that word keeps it at the forefront of their mind.
When choosing my word for the year, I usually pick something I want God’s help with. An area where I feel I’m lacking and I want Him to come in and fill me up. It’s acknowledging I am feeling weak and I need His strength. I’m looking into the new year and thinking how completely inept and unqualified I feel for whatever I’m facing.
So what kind of words can you choose? And how do you choose one? I usually start by praying about it and asking the Lord what He’s thinking. Sometimes I know right away the area I’m going to need a lot of help with; it’s easy to choose. And some years it’s a little harder.
Last year’s word was Peace. I knew it would be my mom’s last year in her battle with ALS, and I was feeling anything but peaceful. But I knew it would be the year we would lay her to rest and I wanted to do everything I could to smoothly usher her into those pearly gates. Mom peacefully went to be with her Lord last August with her family surrounding her. And I felt Peace that I had done everything I needed to do for her.
So what am I thinking this year? This year is all about regrouping. The last 3 years have been about caregiving, and it was exhausting. I know many of you have experienced this in your lives too, and you know it’s hard to come out of the fog! This year, I’m looking to the Lord to Restore and Renew me. Yep, I’m claiming 2 words for my word of the year!
I’ve always love the “Re” words…repurpose, recycle, revive. It’s what I do; take something old and tired and bring new life to it. And that’s what I’m expecting the Lord to do in my life this year… bring back what the years have taken away and create something fresh with what He has to work with. He is the Master Repurposer, and I am confident He can do it!
I’m still needing a Bible verse to go with it. I usually choose a verse that has my word of the year in it, or the concept. I know there’s plenty to choose from; I just need to sit down and look up a bunch to choose one. Then I’ll put it on the chalkboard wall in the pantry, so I can memorize it.
Do you have a word for the year? I’d love to hear yours, and why you’ve chosen it! Let me know in the comments below:)
Here’s to a new year with a new word! Thanks for reading Word of the Year for 2022.
Well I immediately thought of the verse Restore to me the years the locusts ate. I pray that for my friends and family as well as myself following hard or lean years. I am vacillating between “endurance” because I feel worn thin and need to rebuild in a few areas or two words “Stop It!” Have you seen Bob Newhart’s clip on this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow0lr63y4Mw
Hysterical. and there are some things I need to apply this to 😆. At any rate after doing a one word for a few years I was so tired I’ve resolved to STOP choosing verbs 😘
Great tip, Pamela! Yes, those verbs can be too much like resolutions:( And I was thinking of the locusts verse, too. Going to watch the clip; he’s so funny!
Thank you for this special post. Praying for you and your family in this new year of Renewing and Restoring. I love the verse in Psalm 23:3 “He restoreth my soul…”.
Yes, that one is on the possibility list for verses! Thanks, Stef!
Well after reading this and thinking about my word, I chose peace, I worry about missing out on so much when I have my migraines and it’s always bothered me so much, so I want peace. Thank you for this wonderful post.
I’m a fellow migraine sufferer too. I so get what you’re saying. Hoping God will grant you His peace in this and relief.
So glad it was an encouragement, Marlene. Sorry you are dealing with those:(
Hi, Lori,
My word is “Choose”. I want to be aware that everything I do is a choice. I don’t want to let life choose for me. I write a lot about it in my most recent book. About how we choose some wrong patterns (thoughts, words, actions) when we are depressed and that those choices exacerbate the condition.
I believe God expects us to make wise choices. Anyway, God bless.
God bless,
Rebecca
Faithaighanddiy.com
Very wise words, Rebecca. Thanks for sharing them! And congrats on the book!
Thankyou for sharing your precious thoughts and prayer for this year. I’m so sorry that you’ve had this long journey with your mother’s health, yet it’s those times that God reveals Himself to us and we grow more like Him. I love your choices for this new year. We all need renewal and restoration, daily. sending a hug and blessing for this new year.
Thanks, friend:) Hugs to you, too, and pray you will have a healthier 2022!
My Word for this year is DELIGHT. My verse is Ps.37:4
Delight yourself also in the Lord,
And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Believe it or not, I already have next year’s Word, JOURNEY. It keeps popping up everywhere.
I love your choice! And amazing that you already know next years!
Hi Lora, thank you for the idea about a word for the year. I had already decided to make a vision board and now I can incorporate my “Word”. It is going to be Refresh. My soul, mind, home, financials etc. I understand about the journey of burying a parent. I’m sorry for your loss. I lost my mother 2 years ago and everything fell on me to handle and I don’t think I’ve taken the time to recover from all of that. So this is the year, I start to get my life in order and Refresh. I hope you have a wonderful year. I really enjoy your posts, can’t wait to see what’s next.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Tammy, and sorry you had to pick up the pieces after; know about that burden, too. It’s all a process, but I think the word Refresh sounds perfect!