God told me to share my faith on Fridays and call it Fuel For The Weekend. I wanted to do it. I thought about it. I tried to come up with ideas on my own, but I just came up short, so I put the idea toward the back of my mind, but the Holy Spirit continued to nudge me in this direction.
I prayed about it. I asked God what He wanted me to share. What did it mean to post "Fuel For The Weekend?" What topics should I cover? In my spirit, I heard the word "intentional." I looked up the definition of intentional to see what it meant and a quick search found intentional to be "done on purpose, deliberate."
My husband and I started brainstorming. I could talk about intentional parenting, intentional use of time, intentional management of money, or intentional time spent with God. Paul found something online that spoke to him and he shared it with me. I knew I had to share this scripture:
1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
This scripture could be the power verse for the word intentional. Whatever we do, let's do it all for God's glory. The words we speak, the thoughts we think, the books we read, the time we spend, the things we watch, the music we hear, the food we eat, the beverages we consume, let it all be intentional in honoring God.
Each post goes up on Friday and it is my desire that it will get you through the weekend. My hope is these weekly posts will help you and me deliberately live out our faith in such a way that everything we do honors God. Instead of waiting to see what happens this weekend, and hopefully give God some of your time, why not do it on purpose? Intentionally seek out things that glorify God.
- Send out note cards to people you care about. Spend a few minutes and just do it.
- Visit a friend or loved one. Schedule conflicts? Make time this weekend.
- Ask someone to attend church with you or go for coffee to share your faith.
- Invite a coworker to meet you at the park and take a walk to get to know them better.
- Make a warm meal for the busy mom who seems to be short on time and in much demand with work and her family.
- Go to the nursing home and read to one of the residents who no longer has the gift of good sight, but would enjoy stories in the Bible or a favorite book.
Friends, life is short! The Bible says in James 4:14, Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. I don't care if you are 60 years old like my sweet daddy, or 16 years old like my dear cousin who was killed in a drunk driving accident: life is short. Death is certain. Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.
Do not think you have a lot of time left to do the things you want, because even if you survive another day, week, or year; your loved ones might not. Time is a precious commodity. Don't waste it. Let's be intentional this weekend about listening to the prompting of the Holy Spirit. Who can you encourage? What is the best way you can spend your time? Do that thing you keep putting off until you get more time. The time is now! Be mindful of the time you are given and use it wisely, before it runs out!
I want to give you strength for your journey and light for your way this weekend!
I want to give you strength for your journey and light for your way this weekend!
God bless you!
~Bridgett Owens
