In the Dust Podcast12 Marras 2025

79. Word for the Year Check-In: Finishing Strong

What if your word for the year still has something to teach you before December ends? In this episode, Sarah reflects on her words—contentment and hope—and shares practical ways to finish the year with purpose.

You’ll find reflection prompts, tips for staying focused, and encouragement to listen for what God might be saying for the next season.

🎧 Listen now and take 10–15 minutes to journal your own reflections!

Word for the Year Check-In: Reflection Questions

1. Looking Back

• What was your word (or goal) for this year?

• Why did you choose it? What did you hope it would shape in you?

• How have you been shaped by it so far?

2. When It Was Tested

• When did your word or goal feel hardest to live out?

• What helped you stay anchored during those moments?

3. Practices That Helped

• What rhythms or habits supported your word?

(e.g., journaling, prayer walks, gratitude lists, accountability)

• Which of these could you keep or strengthen for the rest of the year?

4. Holy Discontent

• Did you notice areas where you felt stirred to act for justice or change?

• How did you discern what God was calling you to do?

5. Finishing Strong

• What do you sense God inviting you into for the remainder of this year?

• What could derail you before the finish line? How will you guard against that?

• What practical step can you take this week to lean into your word?

6. Looking Ahead

• Are you beginning to listen for next year’s word?

• What themes or patterns have you noticed that might shape that choice?

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