Living Life Intentionally

The definition of the word intention is the act or instance of determining mentally upon some action or result. As the leader of various organizations we through this word around quite a bit in our planning.  What is our intentions for this event, do we intend to create this mood for worship, what does our actions say about our intentions?  Yep, I've asked them all!  However, the intentions of this summer are a bit different.  You see before I was only intentional in structured settings like a planning meeting or while with my leadership team or in public.  Here at Oak Ranch EVERYTHING that is done is done (hopefully) with the best of intentions. 

Never before have I had to think so much about the faces I make, the words I say, the things I do or don't do, or even how others might perceive me.  You see for many of these students they feed off of your energy and whether you think so or not they can read you like a book...or maybe I'm just easy to read.  For instance, just last night one of the guys told me something and while I wish it were true I knew it couldn't happen.  He said he could tell it all in my face...especially my eyes what I was thinking.  I told him he was not right but even then my face told on me.  By the way I don't blush, my rosy red cheeks are from the sun. :) 

Either way I hope that I am living my life intentionally for the Lord and by his calling.  Never before have I felt that I was living a life on purpose.  It's a good feeling! 

Prayer: We have 6 boys and 5 girls right now so that means 3 empty spots for new ones.  Each with their own troubles, obstacles and goals.  Pray that through our bible studies and devotions that I am able to share the message and help them to reach their goals.  Pray that we are all able to life a life on purpose and that we can sustain that through the years.