2013

"All who WANDER are not lost."
                                                                                  J.R.R. Tolkien

It has been hard to choose a word to carry me through 2013. 
So, to get me started, I chose a letter.
W.
Because...
...I will continue to walk...one of my very successful 2012 pursuits. {will.not.loose.this.focus.}
...I will write more. 
...I will drink more water and eat more water {yes, I said eat...you know, fruits and veggies}
...and I will continue to pursue answers to my questions about worship.

That list was easy. Obvious. A continuation of the best that these past few years have given me.
{Well, except the water - I really need to eat more fruits and veggies.}

As I thought about beginning this new year, I discovered that I long for a continuation of what is. As I wracked my brain looking for some big new idea, I had to admit that I'd be fine with my current path. This was so shocking! And comforting. And confusing.

It all got me thinking...why? What about this past year or so has been so fulfilling? And in asking that question, I found my word for this next year. Ironically...it too begins with a W!

Wander:
To ramble without a definite purpose or objective; roam; rove.
To go aimlessly, indirectly or casually; meander.
To go astray, as from a path or course.

Seems like an odd word to choose - no definite purpose or objective in goal setting?? How can I choose aimlessness when the point is to set a path, to stay the course? 

Because I long to be led.
Led by the Spirit.
By all that is beautiful around me.
By good choices made - in the minute.
Because I love the sense of peace and calm and timelessness that takes over as one meanders.
Because it really is all about the journey. And I want my day to day to reflect that notion.

"Show me your ways, Lord,
teach me your paths.
Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.
Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love,
for they are from as old."
Psalms 25:4-6

May we all enjoy whatever wanderings come our way in 2013!




Linking up at Alita's place today!