{Hope for the Home} Linky Party: One Word Resolution

It is the first {Hope for the Home} post of 2013 and I am so excited!!! Excited to see what God has in store this year! It was such a blessing last year...not only to my family, but to the many others I heard from who reaped the benefits of joining us in our efforts to make God apart of our everyday lives and homes!

Now that we have completed an entire year of this series and have seen how God is blessing it, I have decided to add a linky party every Monday, so that you can link up your own ideas for finding God in the everyday!

Go here to get an idea of the types of posts we are looking for and to see the previous posts in the series. All I ask is that you link back to this blog in your post and be sure to link directly to your {Hope for the Home} post (not to your general blog), so that people can easily find it. As time passes and we start getting link ups, I will feature my favorites each week!

I am not much for resolutions. I usually get overwhelmed and quit. So two years ago when I discovered the one word movement, I was so excited. It simply gives me one thing to focus on in the new year. One thing that I want to accomplish. One thing to filter everything else through to make sure that I stay on track and am not adding anything to my life/schedule that does not fit with my God-given purpose and goals.

I suggest you consider doing it too. That way you can head into the new year with a goal, but without setting yourself up for disappointment, failure and frustration.

Go here for 5 tips to help you decide your one word, making sure to give it much thought and prayer. You want to be sure your word is God's word for you.

My 2013 word is REACH. I explain why here, where I also give you an overview of my word from last year.

My friend Melanie at Only a Breath is giving away free blog buttons with your one word on it! Simply send her an email at melanie@onlyabreath.com telling her your word, the color you want your word to be (to match your blog), and if you want the black button backgroud or white (pictured above).

You can also purchase a one word necklace from Lisa Leonard with your word on it and wear it all year long as a reminder!

Image courtesy of Lisa Leonard

I also love the idea of displaying a piece of art (or maybe a framed print) in your home, so that you and your family and all who enter can journey with you.

Here are a few ideas...

Easy DIY Art  Image from We Are THAT Family

Word of the Year Art Image from We Are THAT Family

So, whose with me? Tell me your 2013 word!

May God bless you as you seek  Him in your everyday lives and homes this year!

About the Author: Erin Vick Franklin is the founder and director of Worthy of the Prize. Erin has a BBA in Marketing and Management from TCU and a Masters of Christian Education in Church Recreation from Southwestern Seminary. She is a published, award-winning author and poet. Purchase her book Worthy of the Prize Sports Camps: A Church's Guide to Implementing an Effective, Community-Reaching Christian Sports Camp to be used as an outreach tool for your church or mission organization. Erin is the wife of A, a Worship Pastor, and a work-at-home-momma to 2 crazy little boys, a and e.

Now, it's your turn! Link up your own ideas for making God apart of your everyday life and home! It could be a craft, recipe, DIY tutorial, piece of decor for your home, devotional thought, object lesson, inspirational printable...the possibilities are endless!

1.	My 2013 Word	25.	Practical Tools for Finding a Mate	49.	Daughter of God@DBB
2.	Free Chalkboard LOVE Printables	26.	The Ministry of Presence	50.	Family Purpose Statement {chalkboard}
3.	Jesus Ribbon Garland and Christmas Card Prayers	27.	A Moments Peace	51.	Abbey Lewis
4.	Free Scripture Printable: Jeremiah 29:11	28.	Devotionals for Families	52.	Rebekah @ Journeying Outside My Box
5.	Free Scripture Wallpaper for your iPhone	29.	Venturing into the Unfamiliar + Free Printable	53.	Faith + Free Printable
6.	No More Perfect Moms	30.	A few thoughts on the mini-series The Bible	54.	Simple Celtic Square Tutorial
7.	buying milk made me cry	31.	Mia / Wisdom: Sanctified Common Sense	55.	Relish the Charms Printable
8.	Digital Software Giveaway!	32.	Date your Husband	56.	The Picture-Smart Bible
9.	Valentine Ideas	33.	DIY Chalkboard Birthday Crown	57.	Free Scripture Printable: The One My Soul Loves
10.	XOXO Argyle Wreath!	34.	10,000 Reasons Printable	58.	7 Creative Ways to Display Scripture in Your Home
11.	DIY Valentine Bubbles: Spreading God's Love	35.	15 Kids Easter Crafts	59.	Ten MORE Top ABC Coloring Sets
12.	Live Love	36.	Easter Craft for Kids: The Resurrection	60.	A Real Relationship with God - Can We Be Real?
13.	Free Scripture Printable: Love Never Fails	37.	A Beautiful Morning @ The Prudent Pantry	61.	Dear Weary Mom {Don't Get Up. Not This Time.}
14.	Love One Another Family Focus	38.	12 Ways to Make Easter About Jesus	62.	Chasing Joy
15.	Teacher Valentine Gift	39.	Spring Mantel	63.	I am Fearfully & Wonderfully Made
16.	Valentine's Day Prayers	40.	Amanda	64.	A New Beginning
17.	Love Hand and Foot Prints	41.	12 Skin Care Recipes Using Coconut Oil	65.	5 Things I Learned From Real Marriage
18.	1000 Little Blessings	42.	Resurrection Rolls	66.	A Quiet Soul
19.	UNITE in Trying Times!	43.	Hand Print Easter Lamb	67.	It Really Isn't the Mess
20.	Fear is a Liar! Free Printable	44.	Free Scripture Printable: A New Creation	68.	Brutally Honest
21.	10 Things I Teach My Daughters about Boys	45.	Look Good While Rescuing Families from Poverty	69.	Marriage is Only Momentary
22.	God Made it A to Z for preschool	46.	12 Activities for Keeping Easter Alive All Year Long	70.	Being Masculine in Marriage
23.	Home Is Where The Heart Is Photo Display	47.	Free Scripture Printable: Rest for the Weary
24.	God's Word is a Treasure - Letter X Lesson	48.	the stones: thoughts on marriage

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