Happy 2019 fam! Before we get into this years word of the year, which if you follow me on the gram, you already know what it is.. BUT first, I wanted to say THANK YOU so much to everyone that participated in my Holiyay Giveaways last month. I absolutely loved being able to give back to everyone and I am already planning our next giveaway! Wooho!
Since 2019 is going to be a huge year for me, personally and professionally. I wanted to find the perfect word that would help guide my year. Within the last few weeks of December, I thought long and hard on my drives home from work on what I wanted out of the new year {my plans and intentions for 2019 will be the post on Tuesday!}. Knowing what 2019 is going to mean to me, it had to be good. Thus, this is why I went with…
Journey.
Journey has always been an important word to me. After college, I was not sure what path I wanted to take and trusted the journey God saw for me. That is the thing about life you guys.. God has our lives all planned for us. Really though, how crazy is it to think that? He knows all things. He knows our struggles and He knows our triumphs. During both of these times, we always need to remember to keep the Lord at the center of our life. Trusting God with my journey means the releasing of stress and perfection. He is my guiding light.
After deciding on journey as my word for the year, I was worried if I chose the right word or not. With that doubt in my mind, God laughed. Since the new year, God has shown me why this is my journey year.
For my college graduation (I believe this is correct), Jackson’s gramma, who we lost last year, gifted me a little religious plaque. Since we have moved, it has been on my corner self and honestly, I haven’t given it much thought. However, on Tuesday, when I was putting away the rest of our Christmas decorations, it stood out to me and drew my attention. You guys.. guess what word is the center focus of the plaque.. journey. The verse under it says..
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Like y’all.. how AMAZING is that! I truly believe God knew I needed to see that. Not just because of the passage, but also to remind me that Gramma will be with me this year and forever. Losing Gramma O last year was really hard. And I would be lying to you if I said it gets easier because it never does. I know she will be celebrating with us when we tie the knot and it gives me such great comfort knowing she is watching over our future littles until God gifts them to us. I might not have “officially” been her grandchild yet, but I know in her heart, she always considered me one.
Besides finding the verse, I was also caught off guard during my nightly prayers. When reading my January 1st entry, it stated..
Search for signs of My loving Presence as you journey along the path of Life. Look for the little pleasures I have strewn alongside your pathway – sometimes in surprising places – and thank Me for each one. Your thankfulness will keep you close to Me and help you find Joy in your journey.
Again… WHAT! You cannot make this stuff up! When I was doubting my word of the year, God was there. Showing me that I know what a journey this year is going to be and to keep on my path. To continue to find my path. To find which way He wants me to lead. During these moments, I just say to Him.. Lord, I hear you. Lord, I feel you. Lord, I am thankful for you.
I wish you all a wonderful 2019.. Thank you for following along on my journey of life and my journey with my business. I truly appreciate your support everyday.
xoxo,
nik