We have been talking for several weeks about being intentional. Being intentional in our relationship with God, with others, in our actions and thoughts.
As we come to the end of this series, I want to leave you with a final thought that is really the essence of this whole idea of being intentional:
Being intentional starts with simply being.
Luke 10:38-42
"As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord's feet, listening to what he taught. But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, "Lord, doesn't it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me."
But the Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her."
Martha was worried about the details. About what needed to be done. About action. As humans, we allow physical results to determine our productivity. But the Kingdom of God is different. In God's eyes, the physical results mean nothing if we haven't spent time in God's presence. Our actions are in vain if they aren't anchored in a relationship with God and motivated by the leading of His Holy Spirit. When we do for the sake of doing, or being seen, God isn't pleased.
If we are truly going to be intentional as Christ-followers, our intentional actions must always be birthed out of a place of surrender. We have to learn how to just BE in the presence of God, wait on Him to speak and teach and lead. After that is when our action should follow. Being in fellowship with Jesus is the most important thing we can do, and will make all our actions, words and thoughts more intentional when they flow from a place of knowing Jesus deeply.
Make time each day just to be in God's presence. Shut out the noise so you can hear His voice. Learn about His character and His will through His Word. Being with Him will result in being more intentional in every aspect of your life.
Jesus, thank you that serving you is so much easier than we make it out to be. Help me to realize how important it is just to be in your presence. Help me to seek you first before anything else. I want to be like Mary, who realized the importance of putting aside action to be with you and learn from you. Speak to me today and help me to be intentional because I have been with you.
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