Yes! I agree with your answer in every way, Corinne: “I think the answer is to be kinder, more generous to those I can reach out to and equip myself to better understand where the hatred stems from.” Those three things are enough to keep us showing Jesus for a lifetime. I’m glad you mentioned that third part too (better understanding) because sometimes we forget to look upriver to see what’s causing trouble in the first place. If we can slow down some of the hatred at its source, there will be less cleanup afterward.

I’m so thrilled to know that the relationship aspect clicked with you as well, Donna! It’s been so interesting to me to see how God intersects our one words and our lives by getting to follow each other’s journey. Your journey with Joy has made me jealous at times that it’s not my word. 🙂 But I know God has each of us on the path we can grow in, and so I’m thankful he allows me to learn vicariously through your word as well.

I see lots of overlap between your word Prayer and my word Uncertainty, Jennifer! You articulate it so clearly in one single sentence. Thank you!

I love how you’re staying so centered on God guiding you out of fear this year, Denise. As I’ve said before, it encourages me too because fear comes naturally to me, and I sure don’t like it. I just now bought Holley’s book and had it sent to my Kindle. (And it was only $1.99!) Thanks so much for sharing your journey!

Thanks for your encouragement, Lynn! I talked with person #1 for the month (my husband) about my word on Saturday. Even though we’ve talked about it several times this year already, it was interesting to hear some new takes from him this time. It’s giving me new things to think about. I’m looking forward to conversations with person #2 and #3 soon. 🙂

Having Serendipity in the background nudging you feels quite appropriate somehow, Linda! I love it. 🙂

I think that’s quite common, Jennifer. Many of us forget our word as the year flies by. I know I struggle with that myself. That was my driving force in starting this community this year–to help us remember. And it’s working for me. Plus I’ve also had the unforeseen blessing of feeling so connected through other people’s relationship with their words too.