I start each year with the best of intentions.
Plans for relationships, health, work;
Desires for growth in faith, character, love;
Dreams of something bigger and better or safer and simpler.
I'm sure we've all been there...

But there's a big difference between
intentions and
being intentional.

In the past few years I think I've had the best of intentions, without actually being very intentional. I mean well, I have ideas, I may even have made some resolutions... but that's not enough,
not even close.

My Utmost For His Highest is a challenging book and a lofty calling. My Utmost, my best; for his highest, for his glory. 

"Shut out every other thought and keep yourself before God in this one thing only" [Oswald Chambers] 

On January 5, 2015 I wrote in my journal: "If last year was about learning to be bold, 2015 has to be about living it. I don't need more excuses, now is the time." I had the best of intentions.

There's a big difference between intentions and being intentional. 

I want to live in a constant state of expectancy,
to live my life on purpose, not go through the motions,
to sail, not drift.
Father, this year, let it be more than a good intention.



Seeking, listening, looking, walking.
Being bold, active, open.
Intentional.