Surrender.

In the classic fashion of how I seem to repeat the Word of the Year, He has laid the word “Surrender” on my heart once again.

Somehow I’ve managed to pick up almost every worry I laid down at His feet. It feels a little different this time. Last year, I spoke with Maura Roan McKeegan about Servant of God Fr. Don Dolindo Ruotolo. She introduced me to the Surrender Novena. As I prayed about what word the Lord would like me to choose for 2026, the word Surrender landed softly on my heart, along with the Novena.

Can you imagine the freedom you would feel if you truly surrendered everything to His will, instead of picking it up repeatedly, trying to control the outcome? I’m looking forward to surrendering daily!

Hope {2025}

Surrender {2024}

Scaffolding {2023}

Scaffolding {2022}

Wonder {2021}

Joy {2020}

Perspective {2019}

Abundance {2018}

Trust {2017)

Calm {2016}

Background {2015}

Shine {2014)

Grace {2013}

Calm {2012}

Grace {2011}

Trust {2010}

Overshadowed {2009}

Available {2008}

Have you chosen a word this year? I’d love to hear what it is!

If you need help to get started, I’ve written a post to help you: Choosing your word of the year.