Yesterday at church, our pastor spoke about the idea of being single-minded. Admittedly when I picked up my copy of the sermon notes and saw the title, I was a little confused. You see my brain determined that that meant narrow minded and I couldn't for the life of me figure out how that fit in with what I know about having a relationship with Jesus. Thankfully, I was quickly set straight from my self confessed blond moment.
So single-mindedness is really all about being focused on one thing and making sure all of your decisions direct you at that. It's an idea that's been talked around me in several areas of my life recently, and I'm pretty sure that was laying the ground work for bringing it all together yesterday.
All In. Live Intentionally. Hit The Bulls Eye. Single-Mindedness
They are all really synonyms in my world. They remind me that I am part of something greater, called for something more. And that wherever I am, whomever I'm with, I am called to love and serve accordingly. Pretty awesome stuff, if you ask me.
"Whatever you do, do with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." (Colossians 3:23)
I love this verse and think that it epitomizes the concept of single-mindedness so well. As a Christians, the end of the verse is really speaks to where my single-mindedness is focused. Every choice I make in my life should reflect this, and I do my very best to do so. In my home, in our business and in every encounter I have with another person, it is my prayer that I am doing my best to love and serve them and bring glory to Him.
Whether you're a believer or not (though I'd love to share with you why this was the best decision in my life), this idea is a powerful one that will serve you well too if you apply. What do you go All In for? What are you single-mindedly focused on? How are you living intentionally so as to make the most out of each and every day?
If you haven't thought about this, I encourage you to do so. Because when you start to live this way, you'll be blown away by what happens. Those goals, dreams and hopes that may seem like they can never be will suddenly be within your reach.
And if you've stopped dreaming, here's a fun little activity to try. Create a dream (aka vision) board. Be inspired by photos and words and put them down on something you can see regularly. I had the opportunity to do this last night and it such a cool way to remind you of your purpose or focus. Here's a picture of mine. It's not hanging just to the left of my desk as a reminder of why I'm doing what I do.
So single-mindedness is really all about being focused on one thing and making sure all of your decisions direct you at that. It's an idea that's been talked around me in several areas of my life recently, and I'm pretty sure that was laying the ground work for bringing it all together yesterday.
All In. Live Intentionally. Hit The Bulls Eye. Single-Mindedness
They are all really synonyms in my world. They remind me that I am part of something greater, called for something more. And that wherever I am, whomever I'm with, I am called to love and serve accordingly. Pretty awesome stuff, if you ask me.
"Whatever you do, do with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." (Colossians 3:23)
I love this verse and think that it epitomizes the concept of single-mindedness so well. As a Christians, the end of the verse is really speaks to where my single-mindedness is focused. Every choice I make in my life should reflect this, and I do my very best to do so. In my home, in our business and in every encounter I have with another person, it is my prayer that I am doing my best to love and serve them and bring glory to Him.
Whether you're a believer or not (though I'd love to share with you why this was the best decision in my life), this idea is a powerful one that will serve you well too if you apply. What do you go All In for? What are you single-mindedly focused on? How are you living intentionally so as to make the most out of each and every day?
If you haven't thought about this, I encourage you to do so. Because when you start to live this way, you'll be blown away by what happens. Those goals, dreams and hopes that may seem like they can never be will suddenly be within your reach.
And if you've stopped dreaming, here's a fun little activity to try. Create a dream (aka vision) board. Be inspired by photos and words and put them down on something you can see regularly. I had the opportunity to do this last night and it such a cool way to remind you of your purpose or focus. Here's a picture of mine. It's not hanging just to the left of my desk as a reminder of why I'm doing what I do.
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