Is that even a word? Here... let me check... Intentionality. Yep. Spell check says it is so it must be. I mean, it is always right, isn't it? This coming season is an exciting one. One full of change and growth and love in the continuous flow God never stops giving. But I wonder as I ponder this new endeavor, will I be alone or will I finally have others to change and grow and love with? Is that why God led me to Portland? Will they help? I know it is why my relationship is repaired with one of my greatest friends. It puts me at peace. It puts me at joy. All these people and their struggles and growths. I want to be more a part of their lives. I don't want to go to lunch with them. I want to have an honest growing relationship. That requires intentionality... on both parts. Maybe this will help. Is this what you want God? I hope it is (see definition of hope in "As I Write Another Draft, 9/2/09) because You have opened so many unexpected doors.
It is funny reading back through my blogs. Some things I just wish I could delete, but then I remember how growth looks in hind-site; like crap. Well, some of the time at least. Ah, imagery.
Hmmm... Right now I am understanding the difference between planning and intentionality. Intentionality allows room for God to direct. Planning clouds. If you intend to do things with discipline and trust God will accomplish them, they will happen. If you plan it all out and leave no space for God to lead you, your focus falls away from him and your vision becomes your own. At least in my case.
More thoughts? Eh, somewhere, but words never suffice. The greatest communication and most completely complete communication is through the Spirit. It is then you can look at each other hardly able to keep a straight face and in laughter quietly shake your head and say, "Yeah... Just yes."
That, I would have to say, is my favorite.
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