in·ten·tion·al/inˈtenCHənl/
Adjective: Done on purpose; deliberateIntentional. What a great word. If you are doing something intentionally, you are doing it on purpose, it was a premeditatied thought; it isn't something you just come up with on a whim; it's intentional.
Recently, that has become my theme word. I have been married for almost 2 weeks and am already seeing how this word will be playing an important role in our marriage. Intentional communication, intentional pursuing, intentionally planning special moments ect.
However, last night I shared with Roger something that has been brewing in my heart for weeks. I want us as husband and wife to intentionally notice those who need our help. This can range from a family who is adopting and selling t-shirts, to an organization that is trying to help women get out of prostitution; domestically or internationally. The purpose is not to intentionally notice those in need but to intentionally purpose in our hearts to help them.
I presented to Roger an idea about deliberately doing something. We decided that out of every paycheck we will set aside a set a certain amount of money and together pick out a group, family, or organization to help. Then for the next two weeks, together, we are going to pray for that group we are helping. Roger agreed with an open heart. It's not much and we will not be able to give thousands of dollars but the point is that we are doing something. We are going to be able to lift up a group in need financially and more importantly spiritually.
So here's my challenge to you...what are you doing intentionally for those in need? If you already do something please share with me. I welcome your thoughts. If you are not doing anything why not?
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My husband and I make a 28 donation every month to an organization that gives it's donations entirely to orphans. We don't have thousands of dollars to give either but we pray and give what we can.
We also pray for those adopting children and we pray for those children in our community that have no homes, or not very good homes. And we constantly try to have an open heart to step out of our comfort zone and make our time count for something.
Our latest idea is to find a soup kitchen or food pantry in the area a have a "date" serving others in the community.
What a great way to strengthen your new marriage!
Joseph and I started sponsoring a child from Haiti a few months ago and have truly been blessed by praying for her. Lord willing we may even get to meet her this November!
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