What is the one word God is putting on your heart for the new year?

A theme word inspires our heart and soul and gives purpose to our actions.

As we transition into 2026, I invite you to get cozy and journal or draw (for at least 8 minutes to encourage the rest response, and hence a more clear, focused mind).

Open with: Here I am, Lord, I am listening…

EXPANSION began 2018 (the first year I began creating a theme word). ADVENTURE filled 2019. EMBRACE captured 2020. ARISE led 2021. SEEK guided 2022. SELAH calmed 2023. CURATE renewed 2024. PURSUE motivated 2025.

I am drawn to the concept of KAIROS in 2026.

As humans here on Earth we typically relate to time as “chronos” which is chronological time — the ordinary passing of minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years.

However, God is working in KAIROS time, the Greek word meaning “the right or critical moment,” an appointed time, a due season — opportune moments that have already been orchestrated in the supernatural and are ready to be ordained in the natural — in other words this is divine time when God acts.

God’s timing is not our timing and even when things feel “slow” in the natural, it typically means things are “speeding up” in the supernatural.

“But you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day.” 2 Peter 3:8 NLT

KAIROS is not just any moment, it’s God’s perfect and strategic time to fulfill His purpose and plans — it’s when heaven’s timeline intersects with our reality. 

This is when a door opens, a promise comes to pass, and destiny beautifully unfolds.

My desire is to notice and embrace more of these opportune moments in my life and the lives of others. May I be so in-tune with the Holy Spirit working within me, sensitive to God’s will and timing, and obedient to His strategic callings. 

Take a moment to pause and personally reflect…

• How is God working in me to prepare me for my destiny?
• How can I press my heart more against His heart during this time?
• What would it look like for me to trust God’s timing over my timeline this week?

Be comfortable with the mysteries of creation, the wonder of my mercy, and the absence of time as you know it. Dive into the mysteries of the heavenly realm. Come up higher, and I will train you in the ways of inexhaustible and unfathomable faith. There is more to learn than you can possibly imagine. — I Hear His Whisper by Brian Simmons and Gretchen Rodriguez

“Make the most of every opportunity [KAIROS]…” Ephesians 5:16 NLT

I so love and appreciate you being here reading the posts, joining me for yoga classes in-person or online, and/or engaging in private sessions, workshops, and retreats! THANK YOU for being uniquely you. I pray you feel safe, seen, heard, and supported. 

What is the one word God is putting on your heart for the new year?
 
Love & Blessings,
Heather