The last couple of years I've followed the lead of some women I know and instead of making specific resolutions, I've chosen a word to focus on for the year.
I think the first year I did it, the word was "flexibility". Our life was in a lot of uncertain upheaval, and I wanted to be able to roll with the punches.
This year my word was "light". . . to be more willing to lighten my burdens by placing them on Christ, to end the year physically lighter than I started, and to generally take things with a lighter heart instead of wearing the weight of the world on my shoulders. I think that, overall, I've done pretty well. Not perfect of course, but I'm generally happy with my progress.
I'm still thinking about a word for 2013. If you were to choose a word to represent your hopes for 2013, what would it be?