Hello readers , welcome to this weeks blog post .
This year I made a commitment to myself to be more intentional about my way of living, most especially my relationship with the Lord. Intentional living looks different to everyone. It can be about your belief systems , your moral values , your lifestyle and how you show up for people. It is the pursuit of making your life more meaningful and less chaotic. It’s finding stillness and joy whilst navigating the demands of life.
My belief in Jesus Christ is non-negotiable. He is the one true God that I know and serve. Doing life without him does not seem realistic because I have made wanting to pursue and know him more part of my life.The mere act of wanting to acquire something or build something shows intentionality. That’s how I see my relationship with God.
Not only am I intentional about my relationship with God I am intentional about every aspect of my life because I do believe that God is in it and wants to help you and I negative those areas of your life .
Family has been so big for me this season especially as a transitioning new mom of a 10 month old. My life has changed so much in the past 10 months, coming to terms with the fact that someone is dependent on me is a big deal. For that reason my life has been more intentional than ever. Making sure that my son’s needs are met , ensuring that our environment is a safe space for both of us to thrive is something that I’m not careless about. This looks like routines and systems that allows him and I excel in our well being.
Marriage has also been a part of my life that has changed. This new season looks a lot different for my husband and I. We are so blessed to have our son in our lives but we can both admit that it has changed the quality of time we used to have with one another. The Bible speaks about your home being your first ministry above all , so making time for my husband and I is something I am also intentional about. Our environment may not look the same but the action towards keeping our marriage ignited is something I know that pleases God. I have been married 3 years this year and one thing wifehood has taught me is that you reap what you sow and this is in marriage . Being there for my husband listening and engaging with him is what keeps our relationship growing. Marriage is not one sided, you quickly realise that dying to yourself daily is what makes you mature enough to understand the needs of your partner before yourself. By the help of the Holy Spirit I’ve learned that serving him is more important than being served.
Relationships have been something that has changed in different seasons of my life. As I have gotten older I have noticed that certain relationships only lasted for some season, other relationships I had outgrown and now I have found that the relationships I have are in alignment with the season that I am currently in. I think one of the hardest things is maturing and knowing you have to let go of something that no longer serves you. It takes intentionality and discernment to know what and who you need in the different seasons of life. I may be speaking about friendships but this also applies to every area be it family , work and business. God is truly in everything if you let him be. Even in the most difficult relationship he gives you Grace to navigate it well with integrity.
Before I let you go for this week I want to leave you with this scripture 1 Thessalonians 4:11 “Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before.”
In every way that you live, aspire to lead a calm and peaceful life, a life of integrity and not compromise, a life that is well-balanced and not chaotic, a life that builds legacy and not insignificance. I pray you always find peace, comfort, and love in God 🫂
With Love
Sonia
AN ECHO OF HIS VOICE 