Living Intentionally

The wise don’t expect to find life worth living; they make it that way. —Anonymous

OVER THE PAST several months, I’ve found truth in some counterintuitive principles. Take this one for example: To get more done—stop working.

Once I shortened my workday, I began to accomplish more. By limiting my working hours, I became both more focused and more efficient, and the result is a far more productive workday. And not only do I complete a greater volume of work, the quality of my labor investment has improved as well. Stop working to get more done. Who woulda’ thought?

I think the concept of living intentionally is a bit counterintuitive too. Although many of us grasp the big picture, sometimes we’re a bit foggy on how best to go about living on purpose rather than just having life happen to us.

So, if you’re up for it, we’re going to dig in on the topic of living intentionally. The counterintuitive principles will include:

1. Fake it

2. Scrap your priorities

3. Stay behind

4. Break a hip

5. Whine

6. Be confused

7. Disappoint someone

8. Spend it all today

No, these are not the topics you usually find in a self-help book, but I hope as we delve into them you’ll be able to recognize and live out some truths of living intentionally.

I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. (Ephesians 1:18)

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