one word:2009

every year, Ali Edwards encourages her readers to select a word to be their mantra for the year. here is what she has to say:

Can you identify a single word that sums up what you want for yourself in 2009?

It can be something tangible or intangible. It could be a thought or a feeling or an emotion. It can be singular or plural. The key is to find something that has personal meaning for you. This is not your mother's word or your spouse's word or your child's word - this is YOUR word.

One little word can have big meaning in your life if you allow yourself to be open to the possibilities. And here's one thing that is totally interesting: sometimes a word will pop into your brain and it will not make any sense to you right now. Give it some time. Let it percolate a bit. I have often found that our hearts speak to us in very unique ways. Maybe this is a word you need to hear but just aren't ready for it yet. Again, be open to the possibilities.

i have been thinking about my word a lot and have landed on transformed.

trans·form (trāns-fôrm')
v. trans·formed, trans·form·ing, trans·forms

1. To change markedly the appearance or form of



this morning, on my way to work, i was talking to the lord... asking Him for a good start to 2009 at school - i asked for a transformed attitude towards administrators, staff members, teachers and students. i asked for transformed strength, patience, calmness and insight at school.

i want to be transformed in my walk with the Lord. i want to seek His presence daily. i want to dive into His word and seek the Truth. i don't want to be in the same place in december as i am today. i want to bear the fruit of my studies.

it's a new year, and i don't want things to stay the same. while i've never been a big fan of change, i think this is the year for it. i'm excited and totally at peace about the changes that i am potentially facing this year. i'm excited to see what God has in store for me, and am pretty sure it's going to be a year of transformation. :)