Be Intentional

Two words have been on my mind the last few months: "BE INTENTIONAL." Having experienced what it's like to move to another continent, having adjusted to a new life there, having moved back home after a year, and having the last few months zip my by as I've adjusted to being home . . . I know I just haven't been the same inside. God has done a greater, more transforming work in me that I just can't explain. And one of the greatest lessons is being intentional.



Being intentional about how I love God

Being intentional about spending time with my family

Being intentional about work, preparation and diligence

Katipunan lunch with Elle & Erika

Being intentional about meeting deadlines and fulfilling responsibilities 

Being intentional about maintaining and growing relationships

Being intentional about speaking the truth in love

Being intentional about making new friends

Being intentional about prayer

Being intentional about trying new things

With super great friends! Lhorris, Iya and Dar

Being intentional about money management

Being intentional about studying and growing and learning

Being intentional about serving the church

Being intentional about overlooking offense

Being intentional about forgiveness

Being intentional about trust

Being intentional about restraining my tongue from speaking mindless, careless words

More great friends: Voica, Mel, Pinks and Owie

Being intentional about fearing the Lord and saying no to sin

Being intentional about telling people about Jesus and what He has done for us

Being intentional about discipleship and asking more mature women to speak into my life

Being intentional about sharing my life with people I love 

Being intentional about building with the next generation

Being intentional about my health, my body and my food

More great friends: Owie, Pat, Roel and Karla

Being intentional about what I read, watch, sing, say, think

Being intentional about enjoying life, celebrating each day and smiling amidst varied circumstances 

Being intentional to meditate on the Word every day

More great friends: Dar, Jay, Dennis and Voica

Being intentional about just doing what I need to do every day



When I was much younger, I didn't value intentionality as much. I could do what I wanted, if I wanted, when I wanted. Now I understand that I my time, finances, effort, love should be directed intentionally. It's kinda like walking the dart to the target to make sure nothing is wasted.



Being intentional requires being intentional!