{"id":1842,"date":"2026-07-18T07:42:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T19:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/?page_id=1842"},"modified":"2026-07-24T14:50:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T02:50:29","slug":"intentional-living","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/intentional-living\/","title":{"rendered":"Intentional Living"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Intentional-Living.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1814 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Intentional-Living.png?resize=267%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Intentional-Living.png?resize=267%2C300&amp;ssl=1 267w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Intentional-Living.png?w=320&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Time passes automatically, and if we&#8217;re not careful, life can pass just as easily. Days become weeks, weeks become years, and before we know it we have simply reacted to life&#8217;s demands rather than shaping it with purpose. A meaningful life rarely happens by accident. It grows from the intentional choices we make every day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Choose to live intentionally in your relationship with God, with the people around you, and with yourself. Small decisions, faithfully repeated, shape the direction of your life far more than occasional grand moments.<\/p>\n<p>We don&#8217;t become more Christ-like by accident. We become more loving through thousands of intentional choices. Every act of kindness, forgiveness, generosity, and faithfulness shapes us into the people God created us to be.<\/p>\n<p>Discover practical ways to cultivate habits that deepen your faith, strengthen your relationships, and help you live with greater purpose, peace, and authenticity. Explore spiritual practices, relationship insights, and practical encouragement that will help you become more deliberate in the life God has entrusted to you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Intentional Living in Relationships<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1708994786-e1708994874610.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1105\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1708994786-e1708994874610-265x300.jpg?resize=203%2C230&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1708994786-e1708994874610.jpg?resize=265%2C300&amp;ssl=1 265w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1708994786-e1708994874610.jpg?resize=768%2C870&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1708994786-e1708994874610.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-section-id=\"tg03oo\" data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2087\">Communication<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ug23b9\" data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2101\">Forgiveness<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ek9bti\" data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2114\">Boundaries<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vyk52m\" data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2125\">Marriage<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1y90yda\" data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2134\">Family<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1n8zpdk\" data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2147\">Friendship<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xe6bf1\" data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2164\">Serving others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Intentional Living with God<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Christ-Daily-3d-cover-e1767634899203.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1672\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Christ-Daily-3d-cover-e1767634899203-243x300.png?resize=186%2C230&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"186\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Christ-Daily-3d-cover-e1767634899203.png?resize=243%2C300&amp;ssl=1 243w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Christ-Daily-3d-cover-e1767634899203.png?resize=830%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Christ-Daily-3d-cover-e1767634899203.png?resize=768%2C947&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Christ-Daily-3d-cover-e1767634899203.png?w=835&amp;ssl=1 835w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 186px) 100vw, 186px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Spiritual Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-section-id=\"2uvmpx\" data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1909\">Prayer<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ieimdr\" data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1922\">Reflection<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dc3wrl\" data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1934\">Gratitude<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eig1zw\" data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1953\">Sabbath and rest<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hav8bt\" data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1976\">Scripture meditation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"180dg7f\" data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1989\">Generosity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Featured Books<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/books-by-brian-hight\/tools-for-intentional-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1054 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Intentional-Marriage-book-covers4.jpg?resize=144%2C230&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"144\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Intentional-Marriage-book-covers4.jpg?resize=188%2C300&amp;ssl=1 188w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Intentional-Marriage-book-covers4.jpg?resize=642%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 642w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Intentional-Marriage-book-covers4.jpg?resize=768%2C1226&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Intentional-Marriage-book-covers4.jpg?resize=963%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 963w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Intentional-Marriage-book-covers4.jpg?resize=1283%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1283w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Intentional-Marriage-book-covers4.jpg?w=1410&amp;ssl=1 1410w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 144px) 100vw, 144px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Other resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/books-by-brian-hight\/tap-into-god\/in-christ-daily\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1699\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Christ-Daily-3D-cover-e1769217760546-248x300.jpg?resize=182%2C220&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"182\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Christ-Daily-3D-cover-e1769217760546.jpg?resize=248%2C300&amp;ssl=1 248w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Christ-Daily-3D-cover-e1769217760546.jpg?resize=846%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 846w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Christ-Daily-3D-cover-e1769217760546.jpg?resize=768%2C930&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Christ-Daily-3D-cover-e1769217760546.jpg?w=950&amp;ssl=1 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 182px) 100vw, 182px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/books-by-brian-hight\/tap-into-god\/in-lent-daily\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1698\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Lent-Daily-3D-cover-e1774398868507-243x300.jpg?resize=178%2C220&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Lent-Daily-3D-cover-e1774398868507.jpg?resize=243%2C300&amp;ssl=1 243w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Lent-Daily-3D-cover-e1774398868507.jpg?resize=830%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Lent-Daily-3D-cover-e1774398868507.jpg?resize=768%2C948&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Lent-Daily-3D-cover-e1774398868507.jpg?w=845&amp;ssl=1 845w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/books-by-brian-hight\/love-theology\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1293\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1731354188-e1731354377662-250x300.jpg?resize=185%2C222&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"185\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1731354188-e1731354377662.jpg?resize=250%2C300&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1731354188-e1731354377662.jpg?resize=853%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 853w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1731354188-e1731354377662.jpg?resize=768%2C922&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1731354188-e1731354377662.jpg?w=880&amp;ssl=1 880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/books-by-brian-hight\/tools-for-intentional-living\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1105\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1708994786-e1708994874610-265x300.jpg?resize=196%2C222&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1708994786-e1708994874610.jpg?resize=265%2C300&amp;ssl=1 265w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1708994786-e1708994874610.jpg?resize=768%2C870&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1708994786-e1708994874610.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Time passes automatically, and if we&#8217;re not careful, life can pass just as easily. Days become weeks, weeks become years, and before we know it we have simply reacted to life&#8217;s demands rather than shaping it with purpose. A meaningful <span class=\"excerpt-dots\">&hellip;<\/span> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/intentional-living\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1842","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1842","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1842"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1842\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1897,"href":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1842\/revisions\/1897"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1842"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}