Word of the year: Intentional.
It is not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?” ~Henry David Thoreau
The idea of a word, a single thought as a focus for a whole year can seem a little bit daunting. But I want to spend a long, long while exploring this idea, sinking deep to the idea of living an intentional life, a life lived deliberately, on purpose, for a purpose.
I've been living a reactionary life, running from drama to crisis and back again, always frantic about something. This stress has done harm, physically, emotionally, spiritually. I need to step away from that stress, but I cannot just up and move, {however desirable that might seem to my wandering self}. I am here. So how can I move away from the stress and strife of this life with out physically moving away? This question has really haunted me. This is my solution: Live differently. Live intentionally. I see intentional, purposeful, deliberate living as a straight arrow through a waving wheat field, as the rock in the stream, not letting drama and crisis sway, but rather staying focused, abiding, and acting with necessity not in reaction.
Intentional : done on purpose; deliberate
What does an intentional, deliberate life look like? I don't fully know yet, but I am looking forward to exploring the idea. Here are some of my starting points:
Worrying less.
{Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Mt 6:34}
Searching out God's will in my life. Finding
my purpose.
{But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. Mt. 6:33}
Cultivate an attitude of gratitude.
{ Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.And be thankful. Col. 3:15}
In addition to this word of the year, I wanted to chose a scripture verse for the year as well. One that dwelled in the same space as intentional. The verse that I choose was
Proverbs 16:3 "
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans."
What do you think? I welcome comments. Do you have a word of the year? I'd love to know.
