The Heart Rest Podcast with Crystal Storms
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The Heart Rest Podcast with Crystal Storms
38. The Power of One Word: How to Keep Your Word of the Year Alive
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How to Keep Your Word of the Year Alive: Moving from "January Spark" to "June Steadfastness"
Have you ever picked a Word of the Year in January with palpable excitement, only to realize by June that you’ve completely forgotten what it was? You aren't alone. In this episode of The Heart Rest Podcast, Crystal Storms reveals how to move your one word from a temporary "theme" to a year-long revelation of God’s heart.
If you’re tired of the "New Year, New Me" hustle and want a more intentional spiritual life, this episode provides the roadmap. Crystal shares her personal journey of using "One Word" since 2012 and offers two practical, soul-restoring habits to keep your focus front and center all year long.
In this episode, you will discover:
- The "June Ghosting" Phenomenon: Why we lose focus and how to fix it.
- The Power of an Anchor Verse: Why your word needs a promise from Colossians 3:1-3 to stand on.
- Living Traditions: Creative, tangible ways to embody your word through art, study, and "Word Adventures."
- A New Perspective: Why your word is "not a goal to be reached, but a grace to be inhabited."
Whether your word is Abide, Brave, Gentle, or Rest, learn how to set your mind on things above and turn a single whisper into a 12-month conversation with Jesus.
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Episode 10: How to Seek God for Your One Word
- Episode 1: What is Haplotes? And the inspiration for this podcast.
RESOURCES:
- Trade your hurry and worry for rest in Christ with the FREE Heart Rest Challenge: 5 Days to Be Still and Find Peace in Jesus. Start My Journey to Peace: https://www.crystalstorms.me/heartrest/
- Episode 10: How to Seek God for Your One Word: https://www.crystalstorms.me/episode10/
- Episode 1: What is Haplotes? And the inspiration for this podcast: https://www.crystalstorms.me/1/
- Show Notes: Get the full transcript and verse list at https://www.crystalstorms.com/episode38
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