Abandon: Going All In

As you may know, I’ve been choosing a One Word for the year for a number of years. As I’ve said, sometimes the words choose me, and sometimes I have to really search, as I did this year. But, finally, the word Abandon chose me!

Abandon isn’t about giving up hope; it’s about complete and willing surrender—a wholehearted “going all in” with God. It’s relinquishing control, trusting God’s perfect plan, and embracing the risks of following God’s lead.

Going all in signifies a deep commitment, not a lukewarm approach. It’s pouring our entire selves into our relationship with God and his purposes. This means surrendering our desires, plans, and fears to God’s loving guidance, trusting God knows what’s best, even when the path is uncertain.

Abandon also speaks to the courage to take risks. Following God often requires stepping outside our comfort zones. It might involve a leap of faith in a new ministry, a difficult conversation, or trusting God in challenging times. These risks can feel daunting, but when we abandon ourselves to God’s will, we find strength and courage.

Abandon is a call to deeper trust—believing God is faithful, will provide, and will never leave us. It’s trusting God’s plans are greater than our own.

As we journey through 2025, whether Abandon is your word or not, let’s embrace Abandon. Let’s surrender our lives, go all in with our faith, and have the courage to take the risks God calls us to. May we experience the joy of truly abandoning ourselves to God’s love and purpose. Amen!