How intentional are we on a daily basis?
We don’t need to be calculating or manipulative, but we are called to be intentionally excellent with all our gifts and talents, with all the love within the fibre of our being, with our words and our deeds. I’d like to add to this our thoughts.
We need to be intentional in what we take in to our minds, that our thoughts – which will become our words and deeds – are intentionally positive and life-affirming. When I think of all the random things I read or watch, that pop-up on my facebook feed I realise I am not intentional enough. These things are ok in moderation but should not constitute the bulk of what I take in. I will certainly be more intentional in what I read and view from today (at least for a while – flawed human that I am).
Choices. If we think of the Parable of the Good Samaritan – the Samaritan was a person who made choices. In it we see the importance of genuine compassion and mercy, showing that true ‘neighbourliness’ is defined by intentional acts of kindness and care, regardless of social or ethnic boundaries.
At the end of the day reflect on your own intentions? Did they form your day? If not – what will you do differently tomorrow?
The Female Theologian 