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This week I have been thinking a lot about our blog address- intentionally living. What does it look like to live an intentional life? What does that even mean?
A dear friend of mine gave me a great example earlier this week of what living intentionally really looks like. This friend keeps a prayer journal in which she writes all of the short-term prayer requests such as safe travel, illness, etc. in one part of the journal. In another part, she writes all the long-term requests. Jeff and I happen to be in the long-term section (for which we are thankful) until we safely return home in 2009 or 2010. The journal she keeps is small enough that she takes it with her during her walks in order to pray at the same time. That is intentional. She deliberately created an organized method to pray for others. That is impressive.
As Jeff and I embark on this adventure, we are becoming more intentional in many areas of our life. Exercise, daily Bible reading, prayer, meeting new friends and fostering those friendships are all areas that we have chosen to work on to become more intentional. We have created measurable goals and created a plan to which we are accountable either to each other or to someone else to meet. I have found that a huge part of intentionality is accountability. If you are the only one who knows your goals, you are also the only one that knows when you don't meet them.
Living on purpose gives your life purpose. Don't let life just happen to you, make it yours.
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Good thoughts on living life intentionally. Too often I think we just react to life and miss some chances to make a larger impact on those around us as well as in our own lives. I am big believer in accountability for the reason you stated in that if we are the only one who knows our goals then we can lie to ourselves about them or simply ignore them when it is convenient for us. Glad to see that you guys are getting settled in (at least temporarily) there.
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