When reflecting at the end of last year, it was sometimes difficult to remember all of the great things that happened throughout the year due to the turmoil that occurred during the latter parts. So after talking to my back Brittany, she told me about her jar of great memories. I have decided to do the same. She wrote down on sticky notes or little pieces of paper every time someone spoke life into her, made a kind gesture, she read a great quote or scripture, experienced something uplifting...she put it in her jar. At the end of the year, she read through everything to remind her of all the things she enjoyed in the year. GOOD THOUGHTS ONLY!
After an enlightening conversation with D. Ardis (Stay tuned...more of his knowledge coming to a screen near you), he explained the MSP Plan. An intentional plan of nurturing the mind, spirit, and body DAILY! Now unintentionally, this has always been the goal; but I've noticed a different sense of focus and expectancy with doing so intentionally. For me it looks like:
Mental: Reading books of my choice daily. These cover different interests and varieties of topics. I find it easier to read several books because I don't get bored. The mental also involves random researching on topics I want to know more about and indulging in higher-thinking conversations with friends.
Spiritual: Intentional prayer. I created a prayer list for the year that I placed on my prayer/vision board. It includes prayers for my friends and families along with personal prayers. I don't look at them until the end of the year and it's amazing to see how God works. I also plan to read the Word more, engage in my devotional, and be an active participant in small/life group.
Physical: Intentional about working out and eating reasonably. No resolutions...I just want to live a good life. This also looks like eliminating stress factors, because that can take a toll as well.
If you want it, desire it, need it...SPEAK IT! I found out that in most things, I was getting in my own way. I was afraid to ask for exactly what I desired out of fear of mistreating it or not being ready for it....or because it could actually be GREAT! Then I realized....I deserve it all and more. I just have to trust that God will provide it...even when...especially when...I don't see a way. Most times we ask for a "humble" blessing...but God is waiting on us to trust Him for the extraordinary. SO ASK! Speak it..DAILY! && watch Him work. Brace yourself now and remember it's according to His will. So pray that your desires align with His plan.
Here's to a year of BEING INTENTIONAL...what's your word of the year?
Signed,
The Culturalista