My 2015 "ONE WORD" is INTENTIONAL.
I will be INTENTIONAL about memorizing Bible verses. I chose to participate again with the SSMT. Memorize 2 verses a month in 2015, and post these verses as comments to the Living Proof Ministries blog.
For my first verse, and because applying it requires an intentional attitude, I chose Ephesians 5: 15, "Be very careful, then, how you live- not as unwise but as wise, ..."
My second verse is the rest of that sentence: "... making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." (Ephesians 5: 16 - NIV). One translation puts it this way: "Use every chance for doing good, because these are evil times." (NCV). Will I be intentional about "making the most of every opportunity"? I must intentionally choose to do good.
I pulled into the coffee shop's drive-through and ordered a vanilla latte. I noticed a police vehicle two cars ahead of me, and sensed a "God-nudge"- one of those moments you think maybe God is trying to tell you something. "Pay for the officer's order."
In that brief window of opportunity to do something good, something kind, something to show appreciation for law enforcement, I rationalized. I justified. I told myself the business probably gives free coffee to police officers. So, I did nothing. And when I got home, I wanted a do-over. Another chance. But the opportune time was...gone.
I'm disappointed I missed an opportunity. But today, is a new day. God's mercy is new. Because evil exists, there will be God-given moments to overcome evil with good. I will be intentional, and do good.
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