"We
are not meant to remain as children ..." (Ephesians 4:14 Phillips).
As I
write this I am just coming off of a 3-day photography workshop that helped me
understand the importance of intentionality
in capturing an image. The instructors emphasized the need to be very purposeful
about what is included and what is excluded in every capture. They helped us
see differently, to see with intentionality.
They
invited me to consider how my photography and my spirituality are related. In
doing so I realized the importance of intentionality in my personal
discipleship and in my ministry.
In
order for us to grow spiritually we need to be intentional. God's goal for you
and me is to mature and develop the characteristics of Jesus Christ, living a
life of love, humble service, and witness.
Sadly,
there are far too many Christians who grow older but never grow up. They're
stuck in perpetual spiritual infancy, drinking only milk and remaining in diapers.
The reason is because they never were intentional about growing spiritually. Growth
in our faith life is not automatic; it takes an intentional commitment. You
must want to grow, decide to grow, make an effort to grow, and persist in
growing. That's intentionality.
Discipleship
is the process of becoming like Christ -- being intentional about what is
included and what is excluded in every aspect of our spiritual life.
-- Rev. David T. Wilkinson, www.davidt-wilkinson.pixels.com
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