Still Sick, But Making Resolutions

Since I've been so sick (yes, I am stiiiilllll sick!) the beginning of 2010 has not felt like much of a fresh start for me. I'm not usually one to go "all out" with resolutions anyway, but I actually do have one this year. I want to be more intentional. Intentional?
in-ten-tion-al -adjective done with purpose; intended
Yes, instead of waiting for convenient opportunities to present themselves, I want to do more on my own, to purposefully give extra in several areas of my life. As a wife, a mom, a cleaner, a cooker, a prayer, a nurturer, etc. For example: I want to try harder to be someone who says "I'll pray about that for you", and actually mean it - I want everything that I do to be backed by a heart full of intention! I've been following this blog, by Angie Smith, for the past few weeks, and I love her idea about praying for your children 7 times a day. Maybe a lot of you are already good at this, but I'm not, I want to be more intentional about praying for my children. I've printed (ok, and decorated) the verses she suggests and placed them around our house. Each verse is appropriate for one of 7 daily activities that your children do everyday. I hope to memorize and meditate on the verses, teach them to the girls, and to use them to help guide me through praying for the girls. Angie wrote the verses themselves as prayers, which is so sweet and beautiful, but for fear that I will gravitate towards just reciting, I think I'll display and memorize the original verses so that I can pray for Evie and Annie the way my heart is lead each time...

When they wake:
Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul.
Psalm 143:8

When they get dressed:
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Colossians 3:12-14

While they eat:
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:12-13

When they leave the house:
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:2

While they take a bath:
He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol, or swear by what is false, he will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God his Savior.
Psalm 24:4-5

When they go to Bed:
The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17

When they are sleeping:
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing.
Philippians 2:14-16

I really love this idea. I'll let you know how I'm doing in a few weeks ;)

On a whole new topic, Ben and I have a double date with some friends tonight, but I'm still coughing like a person with TB! I soooooo do not want to cancel, even though my face is swollen and puffy - so not date worthy! Please say a little prayer for me, I'm on day 8 of this bug and it's still goin' strong!

I'm linking up with Kelly's Korner "Show Us How You Live" Friday party. Check it out!