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How to Keep Your Word of the Year Alive: Moving from "January Spark" to "June Steadfastness"

Have you ever picked a Word of the Year in January with palpable excitement, only to realize by June that you’ve completely forgotten what it was? You aren't alone. In this episode of The Heart Rest Podcast, Crystal Storms reveals how to move your one word from a temporary "theme" to a year-long revelation of God’s heart.

If you’re tired of the "New Year, New Me" hustle and want a more intentional spiritual life, this episode provides the roadmap. Crystal shares her personal journey of using "One Word" since 2012 and offers two practical, soul-restoring habits to keep your focus front and center all year long.

In this episode, you will discover:

• The "June Ghosting" Phenomenon: Why we lose focus and how to fix it.
• The Power of an Anchor Verse: Why your word needs a promise from Colossians 3:1-3 to stand on.
• Living Traditions: Creative, tangible ways to embody your word through art, study, and "Word Adventures."
• A New Perspective: Why your word is "not a goal to be reached, but a grace to be inhabited."

Whether your word is Abide, Brave, Gentle, or Rest, learn how to set your mind on things above and turn a single whisper into a 12-month conversation with Jesus.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Episode 10: How to Seek God for Your One Word
• Episode 1: What is Haplotes? And the inspiration for this podcast.

RESOURCES:

• Trade your hurry and worry for rest in Christ with the FREE Heart Rest Challenge: 5 Days to Be Still and Find Peace in Jesus. Start My Journey to Peace: https://www.crystalstorms.me/heartrest/
• Episode 10: How to Seek God for Your One Word: https://www.crystalstorms.me/episode10/
• Episode 1: What is Haplotes? And the inspiration for this podcast: https://www.crystalstorms.me/1/
• Show Notes: Get the full transcript and verse list at https://www.crystalstorms.com/episode38

CONNECT WITH CRYSTAL: Subscribe to never miss an invitation to find rest in Christ. If this episode blessed you, please leave a review to help other weary hearts find peace!How to Keep Your Word of the Year Alive: Moving from "January Spark" to "June Steadfastness"

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Are you feeling bone-tired, a deeper exhaustion that a vacation or a good night's sleep just can't fix? If your soul feels worn out and depleted, this episode is for you. Join Crystal Storms as she shares the path to true rest found only in the presence of Christ.

In this powerful episode, we explore the difference between physical fatigue and soul weariness, and how to stop believing the lie that you're lazy. Learn the four practical, biblical steps to invite soul-deep peace into your current season of exhaustion:

1. Make Space for Recovery (Hint: It’s not just sleep!)
2. Draw Close to the Invitation (Mark 6:31)
3. Release What Doesn't Matter (Simplify your load)
4. Look to God to Lead You (Stop trying to willpower your way to rest)

Discover why "True rest is not the absence of work, but the presence of Christ, who replaces bone-tired exhaustion with soul-deep peace." Let Jesus meet you in your burnout and find the unshakeable peace promised in Matthew 11:28 ("Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.")

Call to Action:

• FREE Resource: Want more immediate rest for your soul? Join my FREE 7-day study on Jesus's invitation to rest: https://www.crystalstorms.me/rest/
• Website: Find the show notes and more resources at CrystalStorms.com
• Subscribe: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Heart Rest Podcast.

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We often look for a sign or a major miracle before we move, but the servants knew the wine was a miracle because they took a quiet, obedient risk. Learn the difference between seeking a spectacle and embracing the Servant's Secret: that obedience is the key to personal, intimate knowledge of God's power. If you are struggling with feeling weary or unsure of the next step, this episode will help you find rest in simply following Jesus, step after small step.

💗 Episode Notes, Links, and Resources 💗

• https://www.crystalstorms.me/episode36
• https://www.crystalstorms.me/close-to-his-heart/
• https://www.crystalstorms.me/christmas/

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