Usually I choose a word for the year.
Or, rather, I wait for a word to choose me.
In a surprising twist,
it’s a picture that has grabbed me.
My word of the year is a picture.
This is my picture of the year.

“He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge.”
Psalm 91:4

This Bible verse always makes me want to sneeze.
The idea of being covered with feathers is not appealing to me.
But this is different.
I’m drawn to this visual representation of safety and security.
I see protection and care and warmth there.
I don’t feel sneeze-y when I look at it.

I don’t know what 2025 will bring,
but I know where I need to be.
Right there, huddled close to my Father’s heart.

I long to dwell in your tent forever
and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
Psalm 61:4