Psalm 101:2-3  ² I will study the way that is blameless. When shall I attain it? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house;  ³ I will not set before my eyes anything that is base. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.

The only way that we can make improvements to our lives become permanent is to be intentional about making the right changes. They don’t just happen by chance. It requires discipline, persistence, and endurance. Day in and day out we must make the right choices and stay away from those behaviors that lead us astray.

The same is true of our faith. Life-changing faith is not simply caught by chance. It requires diligence to practice the kind of faith that allows us to make more good choices than bad. Every day we must turn toward Jesus and follow God’s word. We must intentionally turn away from those situations and even those people who keep us from being faithful.

God helps us be intentional. God’s Spirit speaks to us of the way we should go. We need to listen to God’s voice and follow His lead.

Lord, help us be intentional today. Guide us to make the right choices so we may follow you. Amen.