This month’s One Word 2023 challenge is as follows:

As we pause in November to give thanks for the blessings in our lives, are you thankful for your One Word, too?

Try a gratefulness practice with your One Word. Write down 5 or 6 things that you’re grateful for about your word this year.

Such as, “Thank you for…”

• A lesson your word taught you
• New people you’ve met thanks to your word
• Improved attitudes you’ve adopted due to your word
• Physical changes instigated by your word
• Spiritual disciplines shaped by your word

If you’d like, write these down on an actual thank-you card. Place the card where you’ll find it again in a few weeks as a reminder to remain grateful for how your word served you in 2023.

We’d love to see your list, too! Take a photo or screenshot of your list and share it with us in a blog post or in our Facebook group.

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Dear Teach/Learn,

When I “chose” you as my 2023 WOTY I had no idea what a journey we were in for.

But God did.

I did not understand how my teaching philosophy would change.

But God did.

I did not know how my work life would change.

But God did.

I was not aware of how important it would be for me to maintain an A average (4.0).

But God did.

I was not ready for the curveballs that came my way.

But God was.

I was unaware of the new relationships that were in my future.

But God was.

I was not prepared for my “favorite” students to move on.

But God was there to comfort me.

I wonder where we will be this time next year, dear friend.

God already knows.

With Sincere Appreciation,

Barb