Welcome to the community. And, the best is yet to come in the five essential areas of life: Faith, Family, Health, Finances and Work. When you apply the teaching in Ephesians 5:10 to each area, you will embark on the intentional life in Christ that you desire. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inthe name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. It shows you the path to where you want to go. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. This is intentional living as a Christian. Our behavior or works never qualifies us. } 
} The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. To fear the Lord means to honor Him, to put Him first, to revere Him above all else.
When the Bible tells us tobesomething or todosomething the idea is that we have to intentionally plan to be/do that thing. to each area, you will embark on the intentional life in Christ that you desire. Sign up with your email address to receive updates from Finding Time To Fly.
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Numbering our days is being intentional in our relationship with Jesus because it acknowledges His sovereignty. God is a God of the intentional. Required fields are marked *. Matthew 6:33, Trust in the Lord, and do good;dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:18-20. dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord,and he will give you the desires of your heart. formId: '625ca87288ee7df094750145',
(Quote source here.). Colossians 3:12-13, Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Thank you for subscribing! Its a roadmap for life. } What about the areas under your control?
. Things like oh, lets say encouraging someone, or showing kindness, or helping someone. background-size: cover; And once you enter a destination, it calculates a route, a path for you to follow. Today make a commitment to only be intentional in your relationship with Jesus. Last year was sort of a transition year for me. clip: rect(1px 1px 1px 1px); /* IE7 */
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As I look through this list, the one that speaks to me at this time is Seek first the kingdom of God. I need to be seeking God and his ways in all my living. Intentional living became a mask for perfectionism. A GPS knows where you are starting your journey. var f = d.getElementsByTagName(t)[0];
and Christ will shine on you.. Living intentional means that we know what we are to be doing and we strive to do it. @media (min-width: 360px) and (max-width: 767px ) { 9 Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? @media (min-width: 2560px) and (max-width: 2879px ) { I think that God wants us to live intentional Christian lives. Let no one deceive youwith empty words, for because of such things Gods wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Ephesians 5:1-2. Your email address will not be published. sm.src = h + s + '.mjs' + v;
Be very careful, then, how you livenot as unwise but as wise. Ephesians 5:1-2, I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Numbering our days is being intentional in our relationship with Jesus because it acknowledges His sovereignty. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths., Work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for his good pleasure., Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.. Psalm 90:12. } and start your own special collection. w.FlodeskObject = n;
@media (min-width: 1920px) and (max-width: 2559px ) { Psalm 37:3-6, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Its a roadmap for life. The Bible says we are saved by grace through faith. Finding Time To Fly has grown much faster than anticipated over the past year. sm.type = 'module';
I Corinthians 10:31, Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 
Be very careful, then, how you livenot as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. God is a God of the intentional. While we are certainly not perfect at it all of the time, it is the direction we should be heading in. })(window, document, 'script', 'https://assets.flodesk.com', '/universal', 'fd');
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A GPS requires putting in the right destination, where you are headed. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Your email address will not be published. I realized that a dessert every day is probably not the healthiest choice and that my words to my husband often do come across as disrespectful. Action: doing something with the information and insight youve gathered. And, the best is yet to come in the five essential areas of life: Faith, Family, Health, Finances and Work. YouTube Video: Intentional by Travis Greene: Photo #1 credit here } Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The wisdom we gain from our intentional relationship with Him shows us how to be intentional in other areas of our lives. Colossians 1:12-13says, May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy,giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. Our behavior or works never qualifies us. A GPS knows where you are starting your journey. But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality,or of any kind of impurity, or of greed,because these are improper for Gods holy people. position: absolute; height: 192px; Please check your email to confirm and get your FREE Meal Planner! Comfort one another 1 Thessalonians 4:18 I will strive to do something specific each day and be intentional about getting closer to achieving my goals. -moz-box-shadow: 0px 0px 2px 1px rgba(182,182,182,0.3); Insight: looking at the situation in a new, heartfelt way. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Allow intentionality in other areas of your life to be from the overflow of your relationship with Him. These verses are a challenge and encouragement to me as I think about what it means to be intentional. So, theres nothing we can do to earn salvation. .site-header{ We know that we have to show up at work at a certain time but then what? Not tomorrow. .site-header { .site-header { You may also view the MailerLite Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. background: #blank; rootEl: '.ff-625ca87288ee7df094750145',
I love to decorate our home and entertain friends and family. height: 360px; Romans 8:28 is the classic intentional verse for Christians. Displaying Bible verses around my home is part of the normal decor. I'll also send you a newsletter a few times a month with encouragement, challenges, freebies, discounts, and more. Its as simple as that. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord. Put on then, as Gods chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Nothing motivates me more than the Word of God. Be kind and compassionate to one another Ephesians 4:32 But everything exposed by the lightbecomes visibleand everything that is illuminated becomes a light.
In the same way, Intentional Living points you toward the path in Gods Word. Other posts in this series of Learning to be Intentional include: Your email address will not be published. background: url(https://asheleadsisjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cropped-As-He-Leads-Is-Joy-.png) no-repeat scroll top; color: #blank; Leave a message in the comments. sn.async = true;
Photo #2 credit here. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The foundation for flourishing intentional living must be God and the Bible. } READ MORE to learn about me, my family, and my blog. Heres my suggestion as Christians lets begin to live lifeintentionally. Christmas is by far my favorite holiday. Sure there will always be a degreeof uncertainty in life. As. height: 480px; Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
This insight often comes from Scripture; it also represents how we relate at an emotional level with other people and with God. For a little extra motivation, here are some great quotes about how to be intentional: Life isnt about waiting for the storm to pass. }
} Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lords will is. Brought to you by an experiment at Christian Experiment. }. It also has a beginning point. As reminders and to keep myself focused, I created some prints to frame and display around my home and in my office. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Deuteronomy 6:4-5, How lovely is your dwelling place,O Lord of hosts! More importantly how would the lives of other people be affected if you became more intentional?
When put into practice each and every day, living intentionally changes your life. f.parentNode.insertBefore(sm, f);
Today make a commitment to only be intentional in your relationship with Jesus. So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. .site-title, states, wisdom comes from numbering our days. 11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! All of these are designed to help you grow and thrive in your walk with the Lord. In a blog post titled, On Being Intentional, by Pastor Steve (no other identification is given but I assume the author is a pastor), he writes: Too many things in our lives just happen we dont plan for them, we dont anticipate them, we dont even want some of them, they just happen. And its not done out a sense of legalism or following rules. -o-box-shadow: 0px 0px 2px 1px rgba(182,182,182,0.3); God is a God of the intentional. AsPsalm 90:12states, wisdom comes from numbering our days. Your email address will not be published. We dont know we just react to whatever crosses our path. Required fields are marked *. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. . .site-header {
height: 320px; When put into practice each and every day, living intentionally changes your life. Is there a verse that speaks that to you? This is why it is said: Wake up, sleeper, What are is God calling you to be intentional in? Psalm 119:105 says, Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. (NIV). A balance of intentional Thinking, Feeling and Doing will result in an extraordinary life filled with peace, passion and progress. Without action, nothing happens. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. The Bible is full of verses that encourage us to live with intentionality. The one another passages of the Bible come to mind: Serve one another Galatians 5:13 .site-header { Allow intentionality in other areas of your life to be from the overflow of your relationship with Him. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
A mans wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. .site-header { It can be something good, or bad, or anywhere in between, and it is done on purpose and with awareness that we are doing it. It is done because God calls us to live that way. .site-description {
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