What word did you choose and why?

Refine

  This year, God gave me the word Refine. Through all of the changes in the last year, I feel I am being refined. I will continue to immerse myself in my faith and lean into that refinement. 

 This year I am focusing on the word Refine. I feel as though God has led me to that word, and to this focus for the year. I’ve been in a really big season of change, and through all of those changes I feel as though I am really being refined. I want to truly immerse myself in my faith-walk, and lean even more into the Holy Spirit as I continue this refinement. Leaning into that feels powerful.

If you could go back and talk to a younger version of yourself, what would you say?

            If I could talk to younger Bridget, I would tell myself that so much of what she’s worried about just will not matter down the road. I’d remind her to focus on herself and on forming real friendships. I’d tell her to do her thing, travel, and have real life experiences. All of which I’m doing now. We just have so many more tools at our disposal as women today that we didn’t have then. I’d remind her that she is so loved, and to just take a breath. 

            I hope that my children remember to always honor themselves. I want them to speak up and use their voices, and to never settle for anything in their lives. I want them to remember that when it comes to making decisions If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a hell no!