Intentional Life

The intentional life does not function at the whim of tendencies and inclinations and calls it life.



"Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won't be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will no be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like truth." - The Bible (Ephesians 4:14)

Purpose

A life ruled by purpose avoids the rule of life by nerve-endings.



"They are headed for destruction. Their god is their appetite, they brag about shameful things, and they think only about this life here on earth." - The Bible (Philippians 3:19)

Family

Your family life needs to fit into a larger purpose, a purpose that is comprehensive, constructive, and cohesive. That purpose can't leave out the family nor destroy it. But your family should never be confused about who is most important in your life. And that is neither yourself nor them.



Unless the LORD builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the LORD protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. - The Bible (Psalm 127:1)

Values

A person's values bridge the gap between belief and behavior, knowledge and action, hearing and doing.



Someone told Jesus, "Your mother and Your brothers are outside, and they want to see You." Jesus replied, "My mother and My brothers are all those who hear God's Word and obey it." - The Bible (Luke 8:20-21)

Obsessions Stalk

Obsessions stalk, if and when you pursue the urgent and the immediate of life's dimensions, with no large purpose in mind.



"He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love." - The Bible (Ephesians 4:16)

Faith and Self

Faith in myself is not denying my Self. The Self interferes as I seek to love, glorify, and serve God as the only worthy candidate for total life purpose.



"Then, calling the crowd to join His disciples, He said, If any of you wants to by my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways take up your cross, and follow Me." - The Bible (Mark 8:34)

Ask God for Wisdom

Only when we instantly, firstly, and regularly ask God for wisdom, by going to His Word for counsel, by trusting in His leadership of every situation, do we become free from obsessional living.



"Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take." - The Bible (Proverbs 3:6)