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"Do or do not.  There is no try." ~ Yoda

✏ Ever mean to do something and then it's too late? Ahhh, the regrets.  Yea, me too.  In fact, this week.  

Usually that something is not imperative-like a text or card sent, a task done or a 'to do' list.  Sometimes, for some, it is bigger - "I meant to pursue that degree" or "I always wanted to go to that place".  

My neighbor passed away unexpectedly this week, and it got me thinking about all the intentions we hold and don't act on.  Please don't think this week will be about guilt; we all have enough on our plate that we don't need extra helpings of guilt.

✏ I hope to inspire myself, and possibly you, to make a short-term goal this week of one thing we intend to do that is achievable, lift it up to God, and then do it.  Just one thing.  

Here's some suggestions that come to mind (for myself)- maybe yours are loftier, more meaningful to you, or more daring:

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✏ My list might be snoresville to you who are more daring, but these are my way of adding meaning to my life.  What's yours? 


How was God intentional towards us?

" You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb.  Thank You for making me so wonderfully complex!  Your workmanship is marvelous - how well I know it.  You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb.  You saw me before I was born.  Every day of my life was recorded in Your book.  Every moment was laid out before a single day passed." Psalms 139:13-16

"For we are God's masterpiece.  He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago." Eph 2:10

Why should we be intentional?
"So teach us to realize the brevity of life, that we may grow in wisdom." Psalms 90:12

"So be careful how you live.  Don't live like fools, but like those who are wise.  Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don't act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do." Eph 5:15-17

How should we be intentional?
"Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed." Prov 16:3

"Carefully determine what pleases the Lord." Eph 5:10

What was God's biggest intentional act?
"For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ." 2 Cor 5:21

✏ Can we think of one thing to do this day or this week? Give ourselves a hug when it's done because at the end of it all, hopefully it blessed and showed Jesus to someone.

✙ Dear God, You made us so intentionally, with all our strengths and weaknesses known to You.  Help us to use our hands & feet & gifts to show someone they are loved today.  Give us the same heart of Jesus that compelled Him to make everyone He came in contact with feel valued.  Amen.
  
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