As I asked the Lord what this year should look like for me and my family, I felt Him place one word on my heart: intentional.
The word intentional means something done deliberately, purposefully, or with clear intention. It’s about acting with awareness and thought, rather than reacting impulsively or simply going through the motions. When I heard this word, I knew He was calling me to step into the front seat of my life—to stop passively letting life happen to me and to take deliberate, meaningful action.
For me, intentionality goes hand-in-hand with organization and discipline—two areas I’ll admit don’t come naturally. But as I embrace this call, I’ve started small. I’ve begun reading again (or listening to audiobooks when time is tight), and I’ve made it a habit to tune into business-focused YouTubes and podcasts for inspiration and growth.
One book that has deeply resonated with me is Atomic Habits. It talks about moving beyond one-time resolutions and focusing instead on building identity-based habits. This concept aligns beautifully with what we often discuss in church and discipleship: living out of our God-given identity. It’s not just about reading the Bible; it’s about allowing God’s Word to transform your mindset and shape who you are. Knowing who you are in Christ—and living from that truth—is a powerful form of intentionality.
This year, I am committing to being intentional in all areas of my life: friendships, faith, business, ministry, and motherhood. In fact, this very blog is a product of being intentional with my time and my thoughts.
In 2025, I am choosing to:
- Make more memories with my family
- Scroll less, live more
- Work smarter
- Plan intentional meetups with friends and nurture those relationships
- More discipleship time – Follow me, as I follow Christ
- Be strategic about my business and work
- Learn, read, and play more
- Listen more and talk less
- Shifting my mindset about “quiet time” and how the Lord views me. I’m committing to a daily personal revival however that looks.
Living intentionally also means learning to say no. Every intentional “yes” requires a “no” to distractions or activities that don’t align with my priorities.