Flourish, Word of the Year, Highlights

FLOURISH is my focus word for 2025. With last year all about GROW, and the year before that CHANGE, this year is my year to flourish.

I love how my words build on each other. They are a part of me. And the layers are important.

Denise M. Colby chose Flourish for her 2025 word of the year. this design is purple and pink with accents and the word flourish in cursive font

SYNONYMS of this focus word, FLOURISH

Bloom. Thrive. Blossom. Brandish. Wave. Curlycue. Grow.

I love all these synonyms. Some are repeats from other words. Makes them all connected in my mind. Isn’t it fun that words can relate to each other.

FLOURISH Bible Verses:

“In his days may the righteous flourish and peace abound, till the moon is no more.” Psalm 72:7

“As for man, his days are like grass. As a flower of the field, so he flourishes”  Psalm 103:15

“May the LORD cause you to flourish, both you and your children”  Psalms 115:14

“The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God”  Psalm 92:12-13

“Abundance of grain shall be throughout the land. Its fruit sways like Lebanon. Let it flourish, thriving like the grass of the field”  Psalm 92:7

In my research, I came across the idea of spiritual flourishing, which I absolutely love!

Spiritual flourishing involves regular prayer, studying the Bible, trusting in God’s promises and living out my faith in daily actions.

Nature of true flourishing: contentment in Christ regardless of circumstances. Finding joy and strength in Jesus in every situation. Flourishing is about our internal posture of reliance on Christ for strength.

Our ability to thrive comes from God, empowering us to face life’s highs and lows with grace.

FLOURISH Quotes:

Word of the Year, FLOURISH Graphics I created:

Sitings of FLOURISH found throughout the year:

Articles and blogs about my focus word for 2025, FLOURISH:

JANUARY newsletter introducing my word for 2025

Blog Post introducing my 2025 word Flourish