Whatever you decide to do my friend, do it intentional. Put forth your best effort and be all in. This can be multiple things at once sometimes; spouse, kids, gifts, job, school, sport, or whatever God has put in your life and in your heart. Most importantly, however, we must have our faith intentional. Not lukewarm or mediocre. For many say they love God, but do not nurture their faith and live as though they love Him. It is so important that we put our hearts into whatever we are doing and most importantly, what we believe. We live in a world that is losing its ethical and moral standard. Half-hearted, weak handshakes, broken promises, and dishonest words and commitments. Friend, may we be intentional people. If we are married, may we cherish our husband or wife. Committing to loving them the way God calls us. If we have kids, may we be the parents they need and deserve and raise them as God has called. God gives us all a gift; may we apply it for His glory and to help others. If we have a job, may we do it well and in a way that honors God. If we attend school of any sort, may we apply ourselves and do our personal best. If we play a sport, may we play hard and be a team player. Whatever God calls us to, may we do it well, by being our best. Our faith and how we practice it should be especially no different. As it is most important! For above all else, we must have an intentional faith. For there is nothing more important than God and being all in with our faith. For when we walk with God, with all that we are every day, we are living as called. In turn, we are not only having a more enriched, purposeful life, but we are enriching the lives of others too. Friend, may we go out and live as we are truly called.

Erin Fitts-Brower

Galatians 5:25 NIV

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

Proverbs 16:3 NIV

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

Philippians 2:14-15 NIV

Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”  Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.