Intentional Christmas
“Intentional Living”
Matthew 2:1-12

Christmas is about Jesus intentionally pursuing you, so intentionally pursue Jesus! 

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6

Wonderful Counselor = others-focused (kindness) 

Mighty God = intentional living (re-shaping)

We often have intentional values with accidental living.

Matthew 2:1-12

Intentional re-shaping
	Our perspective of who is #1
		Herod - Hostile 
		Religious - Indifferent 
		Wise Men - Worshiper
	Our calendar around values 
		Intentionally live accidentally
		Good intentions 
		Today has to be important yesterday

Re-shape by…
	Writing down your values
	Scheduling your calendar
	Creating a “to-do” list
	Making room for people