My Word of the Year for 2026

Do you choose a word of the year?

For many years, I have chosen a word to define my year. It has been an effective tool in helping me to focus on areas in my life where I need to grow and mature spiritually.

Things came to a head in 2021, when I chose the word “LIFE”.

In January 2021, I sat down at my computer and typed, “LIFE” in a big font, then all around it, I typed out areas of my life that needed improvement.

I was determined to improve my life so I could finally meet all of my expectations.

I woke up each morning determined to meet all of those goals. You know, all “She came, she saw, she conquered!” 💪 💪 “You go, babe!!”

I went to bed each night defeated, discouraged, and disappointed.

Yet another day when I didn’t meet my goals. And I would batter myself verbally as I put my PJs on and crawled into bed.

Then, one hot and humid June morning, while sitting at my computer, staring at that dumb “LIFE” poster hanging above my computer…

mocking me with all of my failures dancing around that stupid, stupid word…

it occurred to me:

This whole “Word of the Year” thing had become incredibly toxic. I was letting it abuse me, tear me down, and make me feel horribly inferior.

I stood up, ripped it off the wall, and threw it away.

That day, I determined never to choose another word of the year. That is, until one cold and crisp December morning.

I padded downstairs in my pink, plush bathrobe, started the water for my coffee, and reached for one of my favorite mugs.

As I opened up the cupboard, the words on the mug jumped out at me as if they lit up in neon lights.

BE STILL.

That’s when I knew I would, indeed, choose a word for 2022. But this time it would be different.

It wouldn’t be about making myself perfect.

It would be about learning to rest in Jesus.

Psalm 46:10 immediately spoke to my heart, “Be still and know that I am God…” and then I heard God say, “Be still, Rosilind, and know that I am God. You, my dear, are not God!”

That word changed my life.

I grew spiritually more in 2022 than in any other year before.

That verse became my new life verse, and friends have gifted me all kinds of fun things with the words, “Be Still”.

This year, God is taking me back to Psalm 46:10 - and my word for 2026 is “Sabbath”.

I am learning to “Be Still” on a deeper level.

In 2022, my heart learned to be still in ways I could have never imagined.

I conquered anxiety - something I never dreamed could happen. I learned to relax with people in ways I never imagined could be possible for me.

In 2024, I took my blog off social media and have never looked back.

I stopped striving for those likes and follows - and it felt so good!

In 2025, I cut my personal social media usage down to almost nothing and wrote a book, “Distracted Disciples - How Christian Women Can Gain Control Over Their Social Media”.

And my life became much simpler and quieter, not being bombarded by all of the noise of people’s constant chatter.

Now, I’m learning to be still in God’s presence in a whole new way.

Do you do a word of the year?

What is your word for 2026?

I invite you to follow me, as I will be talking a lot about this in my notes and newsletters.

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