In my opinion, August is a month that reminds us to live intentional. You may find yourself intentionally lingering in the evening air, knowing soon, the night’s chill will press you indoors. It’s easy for a mom to become hyper intentional to a child who’s growing into a new season, a new grade, or a new home. We embrace the lasts of their season knowing time only moves forward and never backward. We speak with intention, knowing that clarity is valuable to cloudy thoughts. We discipline with intentional directives, knowing boundaries give way to clear paths and consequential understanding.
Being intentional is equipping your current action for the best future outcome.
I’m intentional with my daughter’s schooling, her friendships, what she’s reading and watching – how she spends her time and what she eats … intentional with equipping her for the days ahead. And while I chop vegetables and place them in easy find containers (because apparently cereal is easier to find) – I’m asking myself, do I need to be more intentional with myself?
Here are three areas I’m giving intention to:
(I hope this inspires you as well!)
Being intentional with my time.
Is there a time sucker in your home? I’ll admit my phone will suck my time away … a quick google question will lead me onto trails of non-sense and a quick social media scroll never ends up being quick! If you can relate? – We need to be intentional with things like creative time or meeting with a friend over coffee. When we engage in actives that bring out our best self, promote growth, or encourage new ideas – we’ll be investing into your future by living intentionally with our time now.
Engaging relationships with intentional purpose.
In a room full of people, I can find myself mentally falling asleep – it’s true. Knowing how you engage best with others is key to being intentional when you gather. If you’re a social butterfly – feel free to work the room! If you’re an introverted old soul such as myself – consider meeting one or two friends at a time. How can you equip your friendships with the intentional best version of you?
Making intentional good choices.
Remember the vegetables mentioned above? Yeah, they’re for me too, because reaching for pretzels is easier than peeling a carrot. One good choice leads to the next right choice. Making intentional good choices (anything from food, exercise, money, people you hang out with) reflect a disciplined character – someone who understands their consequences is a result of the choices they made. How can you engage your places of choice with intentional solutions that lead to the next right choice?
Friends, intentional living is knowing who you are and addressing the truth of what causes you to stumble, feel lost, or lose motivation. Recently, in a blah state of mind, I realized I hadn’t read anything that inspired or challenged me – it had been weeks since I’d read a good book. I’d become irritated with laborious tasks and bitter at choices being made – too much time passed since I’d given thanks and gratitude for the laborious tasks that are a blessing to my family. Knowing I need to be challenged and spend time pondering my many blessings – I was able to make intentional changes that redirected my heart. Know who you are and what you need to do to bring yourself back to intentional living.
- Let’s be intentional with reading the Word – it will direct our heart and expose our motives.
- Let’s be intentional with our relationships – they’re the only transferable thing into Heaven.
- Live intentional with yourself – allow for grace and be motivated by God’s love and purpose for your life.
I’d love to hear what you’re doing to intentionally invest into your spirit, soul, and body! Leave a comment – inspire us with ideas! And if you’re new here, I’d love to see you on my subscribed list! ♥
Blessings,
