I have a friend who is one of those people who has amazing things happen to her all the time. Those of us who know her, are no longer surprised by her “Moments” — we wouldn’t expect any different!
She’s very clear about why things happen for her. It’s really pretty simple. She is a woman of Pure Intent.
She is very matter-of-fact about her faith and her perspective. She has a strong faith in God and only asks that He use her in whatever way He sees as best. She keeps herself open to situations that present themselves to her, and goes with them. She truly wants what is best for all, and has no selfish agenda or expectations.
Others might see this as wishy-washy or flaky – she has changed jobs more than you are “supposed to.” She has left the “dream job” when it wasn’t working. She has no regrets – she does the best she can in each moment, and looks to the future with a smile.
She makes a practice of empowering others. She smiles and laughs a lot. I could tell her anything, and she would not judge me. She would not hold back from telling me what’s on her mind.
How do you pray? Probably most people know that we are not supposed to pray for “stuff,” as in material things. But many times people pray for what they want – for situations to resolve in certain ways, for sick people to get better, for wars to end, etc. Even with the most unselfish agenda – it’s still an agenda with expectations.
Usually people pray for “good” things. But God uses the “bad” as well as the “good,” the tough as well as the easy. That can be a hard thing to accept. But it’s not really faith if you can’t accept the whole package.
Does it seem impossible to have Pure Intent? I don’t really think it’s that hard – you just have to start somewhere.
First, you have to decide that you want to pursue that path. And then you pray in a way that is very simple, with no agenda.
In your own words, just ask God to use you in whatever way is in the best interest of all. Ask for support and guidance in making decisions and living your life. Ask for greater understanding and comfort with the way things are. That’s pretty much it. Then, let your ego step back, and enjoy the ride!
Ironically, when a person truly has Pure Intent, good things happen for them. They might not be exactly the things that were expected – usually they are even better.
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