I realized on Friday, December 30, that I don’t remember my word of the year for 2022. Yikes! So, I decided to ask God if He has a word for me for 2023. Immediately, the word “Wonder” came to mind. Wow! I asked for confirmation – like maybe I was imagining this was the word He had for me. But yes indeed – Wonder.
I feel hopeful about this word. I have so many questions! And Wonder seems to be the solution. For example, I can be willing to ask questions like, “What if?” And remain curious as I wait for answers. I can also look for ways God shows up and enjoy the beauty and “wonders” of nature and humanity. Wonderful!
Here’s what Wonder means:
Verb (used without object)
* to think or speculate curiously: to wonder about the origin of the solar system
* to be filled with admiration, amazement, or awe; marvel (often followed by at): He wondered at her composure in such a crisis
Verb (used with object)
* to speculate curiously or be curious about; be curious to know: to wonder what happened
* to feel wonder at: I wonder that you went
Noun
* something strange and surprising; a cause of surprise, astonishment, or admiration: That building is a wonder. It is a wonder he declined such an offer
* the emotion excited by what is strange and surprising; a feeling of surprised or puzzled interest, sometimes tinged with admiration: He felt wonder at seeing the Grand Canyon
I wonder how Wonder will show up this year?
Do you have a word of the year? If so, please share it as we prepare to navigate 2023 together.
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