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When Intent Fails

February 2, 2020 By Mary Hill 2 Comments

Roman’s 7:19 GOD’S WORD® Translation
I don’t do the good I want (intend) to do. Instead, I do the evil that I don’t want to do.

My intent as a writer focuses on writing daily and creating content that helps my readers.

These goals look great on paper but can be so hard to carry out. I let life get in my way. I focus on other things like housework, watching television, playing computer games, checking my email my the list goes on.

My intent as a mother is to show more love and devotion to my daughter.

These goals fall by the wayside of time too. I get caught up in trying to help my daughter succeed at school, making As for college. I lose patience when she gets moody with me. What teen doesn’t get moody?  We end up in combat rather than spending quality, loving time together.

Next comes my role as a wife. Need I go on. My intent centers around ensuring he feels loved and appreciated, but I impatience and irritability seep in in this area as well. I let the mundane issues defeat me.

How do I get past intent to actual success in the areas of my life? How many of us accomplish this?

Colossians 4:2

Be earnest and unwearied and steadfast in your prayer [life],

being [both] alert and intent in [your praying] with thanksgiving.

My daily walk involves sacrifice and prayer. If I want to succeed as a writer, mother, and wife, I need to start with prayer and walking in His Holy Word.
Next, I need to strive for consistency.  Accomplishing this act can be tough when facing pain, but if I tackle it a little each day. I will succeed, eventually.
I hope you will bear with me during this series. I will succeed with time, patience, and prayer.
Thanks for your support.
This post is written for the Write 28 Days February 2020 Challenge.

 

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  1. Mat Selina Akter says

    May 2, 2020 at 10:09 am

    Great article. Thanks

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  2. Redoy says

    May 2, 2020 at 10:08 am

    Hey there, I really appreciate this article. Thanks for sharing this helpful article.

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