“intentional : – done on purpose, deliberate, calculated, conscious, done on purpose, intended, planned, meant, considered, wilful, purposeful, purposive, pre-planned.
I’ve decided that my word for 2015 is going to be “intentional” and I am intent on it! And yes I am sure I break a rule of English by using the definition of the word in the explanation of it! Nonetheless, I am intent on 2015 being a year where I am more considered and purposeful on all aspects of my life – whether it be family, relationships, work, health, church life or more importantly my relationship with God.
I intend to be more considerate of my decisions small or big. To understand that any decision has a flow on effect to all aspects of my life. Working late or after hours impacts my family life. A late night on writing impacts my work day and the quality of work that I do. Intentional to me means being present in the activity that I am currently involved in. It means ignoring the email when I am playing batman with my 3 year old. It means ignoring the phone ringing when the boys are telling me about their day. Intentional means making the wise decisions when doing the grocery shopping and being mindful of my needs for rest and ensuring my yes to anything is the best yes.
Having “intentional” as my word for 2015 gives a framework to my year, to my decisions and plans. The thing is though, I know, despite my best resolve that I cannot do this on my own. That on my own, the word “intentional” will be merely a word that I whispered to the night air at the start of 2015. Once again I can turn to no other but God, for His guidance and strength, His wisdom and care. And actually, He holds the key, and it really is quite simple.
“Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and He will do it.” (Psalm 37:4-5)
“Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3)
“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37-39)
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Lovely concept to choose a guiding word for your year. It’s really helpful to make a commitment to one idea or one word or one gift to yourself to guide you. Simplicity brings possibility. Complexity invites disappointment. I love the colors on your blog!
Thank you for your encouragement. I’ve picked a word for a few years now – love the framework it gives me! And thanks for loving the colours on the blog – I love pretty things so a lot of my enjoyment of blogging comes from choosing the right image and colour! 🙂
I love this! My word is discipline!
Thank you!!! Wow challenging word for the year – discipline! I think I’d be too scared to – lol!
Oh I love your blog now. This post impacted me already. I am planning on bringing my home “back to basics” which is basically the exact same thing you just said here. I want to put real food on the plate, play with my kids and cut tv time. Things like that. And this is also a gentle reminder for me to be intentional in everything. To do things with purpose. So that every action is weaved in connection to the other, making my life more purposeful.. Oh. Did I say I like your blog? Hihi
Thank you for your lovely encouragement!!! Love how you said every action in weaved in connection to the other! Life is such a balancing act eh!
You have a beautiful blog. Your choice of the word “intentional” is a challenging one. I have always been scattered, the mom and wife who thinks she can, and must, do it all. Only after an accident was I forced to become intentional – hmmm, God’s lesson, perhaps? Yet now I find myself slipping into old ways. Thanks for the encouragement!
Thank you so much for your encouragement, and yes am often the same so have to remain intent on it!