Choosing a Word of the Year is one of the simplest ways to stay focused on Jesus and grow on purpose all year long. In this episode, I walk you through a practical, prayerful process to discover your word, anchor it in Scripture, and watch how God uses it to shape your year.

In this episode, you will find:

• Why a Word of the Year matters: it becomes an anchor for your focus and a simple way to recognize God’s hand in your everyday life
  • My Word for 2026 is endurance, and how God gently revealed it to me during time in the Word
  • A key reminder: every word has a beautiful promise and a stretching place that will grow you
  • How revival starts with you: strengthen your spirit, pursue the Lord intentionally, and live as a life leader in every area of life
  • How God confirms your word: through prayer, Scripture, trusted conversations, and repeated nudges that keep showing up
  • Slow down and listen for the gentle whisper, like Elijah experienced in 1 Kings 19:12 to 13
  • A simple process to narrow it down: write a list, cross off what is not it, circle what keeps rising, and keep seeking until one stands out
  • Journal your word and why you chose it, then revisit it throughout the year so you can see the fruit and give God the glory
  • Use Scripture to strengthen your word, including Psalm 37:23, Habakkuk 2:2, and Jeremiah 29:13
  • Look up the definition of your word to expand your understanding and sharpen your prayers

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Alita Reynolds

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