We are the generation of multitasking, especially women. We’ve always had to juggle much and wear different hats. And last year, 2020, don’t even get me started, that was a game-changer. But for the new year, I don’t want to be a multitasker; I want to focus on one thing at a time and do it well. You see, when you multitask, your attention is divided, so you’re not focused, and little things can slip up. This is why, for the new year, I want to be intentional with my time.
Recently I’ve realized that no matter what I’m doing, I like to do only that. For example, if I’m watching TV, I’ll focus only on watching TV and not be on my phone or reading something. Or if I’m working or writing, I like to focus just on the task at hand because I want to do the best job possible; I cannot do that if I’m also focused on doing something else. Also, anything that I’m doing, I’m intentional with it, meaning there is a purpose behind it. Even things I like to do “for fun” are usually educational, like reading; I love reading about history, memoirs, literature, etc. And watching TV, I’m usually watching a documentary, or a documentary series, even podcasts; I love podcasts, but there is usually something that I get out of them while I’m listening to them. Simply put, I don’t like to waste time, LOL.
For the new year, one thing I want to be intentional with is my time with Jesus.
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Lamentations 3 verse 25 through 28 says, “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young. Let him sit alone in silence, for the Lord has laid it on him, (NIV). I listen to the Bible in the morning, either while I’m getting ready for work or working, but I want to change that. I want to spend dedicated alone time with the word of God. I want to understand what I’m listening to and be able to hear God speak to me.
I submitted a devotional for a prayer journal, and the devotional was chosen to be in it. The journal is available for purchase on Amazon. It is a 52-week prayer journal, which I’m going to use starting this new year as part of my plan to be intentional with my time with Jesus. I also won a planner on an Instagram giveaway. It has a daily affirmation, prayer gratitude, prayer requests, scripture readings, and a devotional/reflection section, which I’m also going to use to be intentional with my time with Jesus.
My point is that I have a plan set to be intentional with my time in the spiritual aspect of my life. This is one of my goals for 2021! Is there a place in your life you are looking to be intentional? Do you have a plan or a goal you’d like to achieve? I’d love to hear about it and maybe even help. Let me know!
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Heidy
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15 replies on “Be Intentional With Your Time”
Like not responding to trolls in your comments!
LOL there’s not time for negativity.
Thanks so much for this post! It takes focused intention to accomplish our God given purposes. I’m so easily distracted and grateful for God’s grace that graciously helps to get me back on track. Congratulations on your devotional prayer!
Thank you so much!!
Nice blog
Thank you!
Good luck with your goal! I have always been a multi-tasker and have found it incredibly difficult to focus on one thing so for the last two or three years I’ve been trying to re-learn how to focus on just one thing and meditating has helped a lot with that. One goal I’m trying to achieve this year is to not freak out about change or when things go wrong.
Meditation is a perfect way to help! And, change, I’m not good with change, it’s a struggle for me. Thank you so much my dear! ❤
My pleasure 😊
Great post!! 💕 time is a precious thing. We must choose wisely
Time is very valuable. Thank you for reading! ❤
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I absolutely love this post and your mindset. I agree with you it’s so important to be intentional in all we do and nourish our minds/soul with purposeful content. Thank you for writing this message it’s so empowering!
Awe, thank you for your comment, for reading, and your continuous support! ❤❤
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