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By Home with Tracy
Back at the end of 2011, there were several mom blogs that were asking what one word you would choose to describe 2012. I drew a blank....for a long time.

Finally, I have my word.

INTENTIONAL!

I am going to be intentional about studying God's Word and spending daily time with Him.

I am going to be intentional about being the wife that God wants me to be, the wife that my husband deserves.

I am going to be intentional about being the mother God wants me to be, the mother that my children deserve.

I am going to be intentional about being a homemaker that God wants me to be, a homemaker that brings glory to God.

I am going to be intentional about my daily attitude.

I am going to be intentional about my daily attitude.

Yes, I know I typed that one twice, it was intentional.

Intentional is defined as "done with intention or on purpose."

What are my intentions for the day?

Do they glorify God?

Are my intentions, or my purpose, accomplishing what I need to accomplish?

I know that my defining word for 2012 cannot be done with my own strength. I know that I am going to need to spend a lot of time in prayer. I know that in order for me to be intentional, it is going to take the Holy Spirit working through me.
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