The Intentional Woman

by Arlene Allen, National Women's Director 

The 2009 theme for women in the Assemblies of God is The Intentional Woman. I believe this is a strong theme, and I love the Scripture verse that we chose to go with the theme: "Don't live carelessly, unthinkingly. Make sure you understand what the Master wants" (Ephesians 5:17, The Message). 

An intentional woman works at becoming proactive instead of just letting life happen to her. The opposite of being intentional is being haphazard or purposeless about our thoughts, decisions, and actions-merely reacting to life's unexpected circumstances. Are you living as an intentional woman? 

The intentional woman with a heart for God has a sense of God's purpose for her, and is living true to her personality and giftedness. She accepts what she cannot change about her season and circumstances, making courageous and deliberate decisions about the things she can change. She is not self-absorbed to the point of leaving others out of her life, nor does she live her life through or for others. The attitudes and pressures of other people do not unduly influence her. She is focused and directed, not floundering or driven. 

Each local church women's coordinator received our magalog Ministering to Women in 2009.

I would like to encourage you to join with me in praying this prayer covenant at the start of each day in 2009. It will help you become more aware of how God wants you to live each day with purpose!

Intentional Prayer Covenant 

Jesus, be the Lord of my life today in new ways.

Wash me clean from every sin.

Fill me with Your Holy Spirit.

Bring glory to Your name-in me and through me.

Remind me that I am a woman with a specific purpose.

Help me today to inspire others to follow in Your footsteps.

I pray this in Your mighty name, Amen. 

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