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Unveiling 

 

Living From the Position of Intention

~ 2 Corinthians 3:18 ~

 

I am sitting here in awe of what God has just revealed to me in the most precious way. It is early morning, quite moist here on the final day of June in Middle Tennessee and I hear birds singing in the background. It is a Monday, and I just sat down with my morning java at my desk to start my quiet time with the Lord, read my Bible app's daily plan and listen, just listen.

 

On my desk is a Post-It note I placed here yesterday after listening to a powerful teaching on a Youtube video. Written on it, "To live the next 90 days from a place of intention, not results." I got a bit off track this month from my assignments for my small business and the message I received yesterday was an insightful reminder that is was time to get back on track and focus on what God has for me and not what I think I need to do to to play the game of catch up from a worldy perspective regarding my business.

 

I opened my Bible App and the title for today Seeing God's Glory and the accompanying scripture, 2 Corinthians 3:18 was the theme.

"All of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord - who is the Spirit - makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image."

 

My eyes not only welled up with tears but I was overcome with such profound joy that words cannot even fully express. You see, a few days ago Holy Spirit revealed to me the title of my nameless acrylic canvas painting of a vessel I created during the first three yeas of our life here in Tennessee (2019-2021). This specific art piece is incredibly special because it represents a time of deep healing and spiritual revealing. A very precious period of separation, pressing in, stripping away, and humbling myself before the Lord. And until this past week, I have patiently waited for him to reveal the title of this art.

 

Fast forward to the past six months of moving back to Tennessee after a year in Utah (a story for another time), and the revelation that has blossomed in me must come out! My healing journey continues and I am seeing the fruit at every turn, and it fills my heart with immense joy.

 

Now to tie together the purpose for this message; The other day while ironing my hubby's shirts and listening to a teaching message, I didn't press the stop button on my phone when it had finished and it began to play a new message. I usually press stop because I have learned to stay spirit led. As the new message began, it was quite evident I needed to continue listening because I could feel the "Wow" signals in my spirit, so I knew it was a sign to just listen. And of course, God revealed to me something sweet, the title of my vessel artwork... here is an excerpt from my journal that day;

"I continued to listen to the end of the 2nd message. It brought clarity, revelation, an uplifting of presence that astounded my spirit, my total being, my vessel - my becoming. I knew then the painting of my unveiled vase was to be titled "Becoming" - the past 7 1/2 years in the making for sure but of a lifetime also. This was such a wonderful sweet spot in a day...The message spoke of a time shift where there would be restoration of what had felt like lost time. It spoke of favor coming effortlessly now. It spoke of the shift in my carried presence and my positioning, posture, and provision. - my purpose. I am so moved by you Lord beyond grateful for your work in and through me. Keep me humble Lord. I weep tears of joy, because you brought me out of the fire and into this beautiful garden, My Secret Garden.   (journal entry - 6/25/25)

 

"I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do." - John 17:4  (Bible verse for that day)

 

 

Today as I read my Bible App's message in relation to the scripture 2 Corinthians 3:18, I knew instantly that I needed to write and share about this glorious unveiling. I see so clearly how God works through me and how he can through all of us when we take the time to press in and allow him to do his work. Something shifts deep within that is indescribable, and we become equipped to shine his light for others to see, positioned from a posture of "intention" and authenticity, not for our glory, but for his glory. He loves us beyond measure, and he desires for us to experience his joy and peace that can only be found in the deep intimacy of precious time with him. Here he begins to strip away the many masks, the pain, the weariness, the brokenness, and pour his love into us and bring our hearts into a position of true healing and a place of deep worship that blesses our soul.

 

So, on my first day of living from the "place of intention, not results", I sit here smiling. Isn't it beautiful how God revealed to me a few days ago the name for my artwork and today blessed me with the scripture that coincides with it. Through genuine surrender and obedience, I have learned how to move with the spirit and allow God to fill up my vessel to overflow with his great love. I hope this encourages you to seek him in quiet time beyond the noise and distractions vying for your attention. I gained more in my day by following his leading than I would have if I had taken control, striving to play catch up for a results driven outcome.

 

Choose to challenge yourself to live with intention, not results for the next 90 days, one day at a time. Seek him first and allow him to purify and refine your earthen vessel so he can use your story, your "becoming" to inspire others and glorify him. Begin to sow seeds daily, ask for patience and guidance, and ask for your heart to be opened fully for his work to truly be completed in you. I know you will find your own beautifully blooming garden and the sweet aroma that you will carry from it will impact others. I sure have found mine. :)

 

Be blessing and be a blessing!

Love, Diane