Identifying a “word of the year” has been a ritual for me for the past number of years. Last year, my word was ‘transition.” I thought early on that this year’s word would be ‘embrace.” I even wrote it on a stone for my altar. But as I began to image the word, it became more apparent that the word is ‘expectant.” Pregnant mothers “expect” .. they have something within that they trust will come forth in the proper time. But my expectant is unknown. I expect that God will move in my life, as I have longings and desires I hope will come to past. Still, it is uncertain. Only the goodness of God is certain. I expect God to move in my behalf, with my good in mind.
This decade ahead is one where I will be in my 70’s as a woman. This past decade has had many good opportunities and I have enjoyed working, doing retreats, traveling and enjoying my family and friends. I expect that the “70’s” will bring opportunities to mentor, encourage, love and support others in their growth in Christ, and in the knowledge of who they are in Christ. This is my hope and longing. May it be so!