I am drawn to the one-word concept and how it can lead to meaningful, daily living. This is primarily because it sprang from the mind of someone who desired to live a life based on the love of Christ and because it addresses my desire to be drawn closer to a life God desires for me, not one I desire for myself. It is not one of many New Year resolutions; it is THE one.

“Awaken” jumped into my mind while reciting my morning prayers which included, “And for those who do not know you, awaken in them a desire for you.” In that same instant, I realized that I did not know God fully, perhaps even remotely, and so I was praying for myself as well as intercessing for others.