Living intentionally means purposely pursuing the life that God, has called us to live. Being intentional takes focused action and living God inspired intentions. God is intentional and called us to be the same. Just as He intentionally created the world and humankind. He would ask us to be intentional in our relationship with Him.
God Is Intentional
The God we serve is profoundly intentional in all His ways and dealings. All his intentional actions flow out of His vision, passion, and purpose.
In order to live intentionally with God, it requires us to be in constant communication with ourselves, and to be emotionally intelligent. Our self awareness, self management, social awareness, and relationship management should all work for the glory of the Lord.
Genesis 1:1-31 tells us God’s intentions from the beginning. The first day of light, the second day of firmament, The third day of dry ground, the fourth day of the sun, moon, and stars, the fifth day the fish and birds, and the sixth day creatures of the land. After all of this creation, God concluded, with the observation that the intention of His work was good and created meaning and value with forethought.
“God saw everything that He had made, and behold, it was very good. And the evening in the morning, where the sixth today.“ – Genesis 1:31
You are not an accident, but God’s intention.
We must realize that every detail of our lives is not an accident. Nothing in life just happens, but it’s a learning experience for us, even though we may not understand it at the time. One thing that is easy for us to understand is God’s love for us.
The Bible tells us that God’s intention for creation was not only to reveal His character, but also to provide the need for all that He has made, human and non-human.
In Genesis 1:28 God further explained this as He refers to our being created for abundance and goodness. “God blessed them; and God said to them, “ be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”
God directs us through His emotional intelligence to be fruitful, multiply, and rule all with His intention for us to have a abundant life.
So how do we discover gods intention for us?
It’s important to learn how to live in Kempner Ole, and not leave out the source that enables us to do so.
Colossians 1:16 says, “For by Him all things were created, in heaven, and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions, or rulers or authorities all things were created through Him and for Him.”
Living intentionally kept our discovering the answers to our purpose and direction in the Scriptures, God’s living Word, and seeking His divine intention for us.
How do we do this:
- Honor Your Beliefs
Living with intention means being in constant communication with yourself. We must be authentic to who we’ve been created to be, and work towards developing ourselves in a Jesus, like way. Being emotionally intelligent in Christ helps us with this, as it answers the question who I am and what way does my relationship with Christ shape my understanding of myself?
“I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith, and the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.“ – Galatians 2:20
It is because of the reality of the new life we have taken on that allows us to experience an honor our beliefs in the intention that God has for us. Start by shining a light on your cell to reflect on who you are now.
- Praying Intentionally
When we ask God to help or ask him to bring things into our life, believe with all your heart that He will take care of things. Praying intentionally requires you to first be patient. Ask God to speak to you and direct your prayers in the way He would have you pray. God listens, we ask, but we must have patience to wait for His reply. It is important to also ask for His help. This involves not only praying in unison, but with faith. Christ connections is an emotionally intelligent behavior that Jesus Himself set as an intention for us.
“A new command I have given you; Love one another as I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.“ – John 13:34-35
We all should be enlisting our prayer warriors and settling intentions. The move away from the I/Me mentality to the awareness of other meets all our needs and shows that we are disciples of Christ. The Lord is faithful and through Godly Intentions, all things are possible that are His will. As you make Christ connections, you develop a deeper awareness that Christ is demonstrating to others, that you are a true disciple of God.
- Living Your Purpose
By identifying God’s purpose, you allow it to shape your approach to life. You then see changes in your attitude, and make your decisions based on the discernment of the Holy Spirit. Emotional intelligence in Christ is the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit within you to discern and manage emotions as Jesus did. The Holy Spirit enables you to sit godly intentions, and will guide you in your purpose, driven life. Change is all about the God in you.
Learn to incorporate intentions in your daily life and verbalize the intention that God has for you. Believe that in Christ, you are intentional. Jesus is our guiding light for the intentions He sets. Being emotionally intelligent in Christ, helps you demonstrate the intentions God has for you. Then sit back and marble at the love, peace, and joy God gives you.
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