intention

in·ten·tion

inˈten(t)SH(ə)n/

noun

1. 1. 

   a thing intended; an aim or plan.

   "she was full of good intentions"

"My favorite part of my yoga class is when my teacher asks us to ‘set an intention’ at the beginning of class….At the end, she often asks us to check back in with that intention that we set at the beginning of class.  I like that part; it means something to me. I have begun to incorporate this idea into other areas of my life. I try to set an intention before I run, work out, write, meet up with a friend, make a speech, eat a meal, discipline my children, state my opinion, or say yes or no to a request.  The more I set intentions, the more I realize how many opportunities I have to do so in the span of a week, a day, or even an hour.  I realize how often in the past I have not checked in with my intention or even made one to begin with.  How easy it is to waste time, get off track, or miss the moment when I forget where my heart is?"  -Kristin Armstrong Mile Markers 

This time of running has been so good because the intention has been set to pray for you.  As you go through this year, I am praying that you would learn to live with more intention and gratitude, for it can make all the difference.