Like a bystander watching a crazy scene unfold, I felt impressed to step in up. There was drama brewing, with the potential to get ugly. You may know the type: family drama.
One party had valid concerns fueling their reasoning. Yet the aftertaste of pain that would soon follow seemed to outweigh the concern, in this particular case. Furthermore, the Christ-like way of life was glaringly absent from those who claimed to be Christ-followers. The whole scenario was uncomfortable.
My one word for 2013 is intentional. That was motivation to step up: I saw the problem and needed to be intentional by addressing it. No, I was not the instigator nor directly involved. But even distantly associated, my silence would be an involuntary contribution to the fray. As a Christ-follower, it was time to be a leader.
First step to being intentional: prayer. Nothing productive happens when you are unprepared for the situation before you. I needed wisdom and guidance from above. My tongue needed words from the Originator of Words.
Second part to being intentional: action. When I started to address the situation, I was interrupted with the good news that things had changed. Crisis was averted before I even had to speak.
The epilogue to being intentional: praise. I knew God’s hand was all over this and would not deny that prayer had made the difference.
God does care about family drama and works to prevent it.
How have you been intentional recently? Share your story in the comments below.
(Today, I’m linking up with Where He Leads We Follow, for Inspired Wednesdays)
