Family Word of the Year

Good morning, Five Minute Families! It’s been wonderful having kicked off so many Tuesdays of 2020 with you. We would love for you to share with us your favorite tip or show from the year. Head over to our Clear View Retreat facebook page and drop us a comment so that we know you are out there listening. This year has taken so much from so many, and most folks are aching for 2021 to arrive. Unfortunately, though, January 1st is not a magical day. It will not make our problems disappear. As our pastor said this past Sunday, Jan 1st is merely a convenient ‘line in the sand’ to give us a definitive time to move forward. Thus, instead of a rigid New Year’s Resolution, we encourage your family choose a Family Word of the Year. This word should be a continual and gentle reminder to focus on creating a positive, Godly home life instead of a soon forgotten New Year’s resolution. Here are five steps to help guide your family into choosing a Family Word of the Year. 1.    Pray. Don’t choose a family word of the year without God, Five Minute Families. Proverbs 16:9 tells us, “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” We need to rely on the Lord and His plan for our future while we intentionally focus on each and every present moment. 2.    Reflect. Think about the past year as well as your hopes for the upcoming year. Proverbs 24:3-5 reminds us that “By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might.” Each person needs to think of what characteristics they personally would like to have or characteristics they see the family needing to focus on. 3.    Brainstorm. Create a list of words together. Now, we must allow each person to say whatever comes to mind without fear of ridicule; this can be hard for some kiddos. Make sure you lay the ground rule of no condemnation of