Contributors

Patty Joyce

Living intentionally for Jesus is becoming more like Him, every day.  Accomplishing this is a daily and personal commitment  to reading His Word, prayer, obedience, and carefully listening to the Holy Spirit. My desire and goal is a constant pursuit to be made like Christ, and that requires daily dying to self to where I become unconsciously Christ-like.

Maggie Morrison

Living intentionally means inviting Jesus into every part of my life and not just what I choose to give. It means the daily decision of leaving my old identity behind to pursue the freedom that is found only in Christ. I do this through daily surrendering of my will and replacing it with God’s desires.

Christina Fenton

Living intentionally for Christ means I put Him first and that I keep an eternal perspective rather than an earthly one, even when it is difficult. I reflect on and evaluate my words and actions in order to make sure I am living for God and for His Glory. I look for God in the day-to-day and listen for His voice and prompting. When I pray, I strive to praise God, not only to make requests of Him. My faith and obedience are not just aspects of my life, but where I find my entire purpose.

Sherry Pryor

Intentional living means I am purposefully seeking the truth that comes from the Word and guidance from the Holy Spirit to live a righteous life. It means deliberately inserting God’s will over my own free will. I know it takes devouring the words of God’s truth in order to build a cloak of armor that is ready to fight Satan’s battles against us. It means forever praying to maintain all of what it means to be intentional, as it can be exhausting, and this can lead to less joy in performing God’s work. Romans 3:23 reminds me, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” I know I am human and will fail, but the important message to cling to is Romans 11:36, “For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be glory forever! Amen.”