For the past couple of years I have chosen a word for the year. I've come to realize that even when I forget my word or don't directly focus on it, it still seems to have an overall presence in my life.
For this year, 2025, I have chosen the word "rooted". I took it a step further and chose a verse to go along with it: Psalm 1:3
This year my focus is most importantly, on God. I need to be rooted in HIS word and in HIS truth. I need to be sure that everything else I am doing in life stems from HIS will for me.
I also want to establish roots by pursuing our dream of owning our own land and home, growing our homestead, and having a place for our family to join us if they choose.
That's why I chose Psalm 1:3 for my verse. It encompasses all of my hopes and dreams for the year. I need to remind myself that everything has a season. That everything in its own time is prosperous.
When I was choosing my word, this is a note I made to help me make sure it was all aligned: Rooted is the word I am leaning towards. I believe it will remind me that when I stay rooted in God, the rest of my life will follow and I will be able to withstand all that comes my way. I also like that it portrays the foundation of my homestead and relationships. Standing firm in all things that matter most.
I also took it another step further and had some help choosing a color scheme. Here's a look at the colors and what they stand for, as they relate to my theme for this year:
- Earthy Greens– Symbolizing growth, stability, and being rooted in the earth.
- Shades like sage green, olive green, or deep forest green.
- Rich Browns– Representing the strong foundation of soil, connectedness, and dependability.
- Colors like chestnut, cocoa, or walnut brown.
- Muted Terracotta or Clay – Evoking the warmth and groundedness of the earth, with a cozy, natural vibe.
- Warm Neutrals – Soft shades like beige, taupe, or sand that provide a calming and grounded atmosphere.
- Deep Blues – Representing steadfastness and calm, connecting to the deep roots of faith and spirituality.
Oddly enough, these are all colors I was already using. I love how perfectly it's all aligning for me this year. I'll make a few posts throughout the year as to how I'm moving forward with my word and theme for this year. For starters, I have come across a new Bible study aid (more on this in the next post). It's not only helping me keep my theme going, it's also helping me really grow and deepen my spiritual roots.
If you haven't chosen a word for the year yet, it's not too late! In fact, I can direct you to a help that I used (created by my sister!). It has some thought-provoking exercises to help you narrow down your focus for the year. You can grab your free workbook here!
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