Key Verse: Galatians 2:20
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
In today’s self-focused culture, God calls us to a radical and powerful way of living: to die to self and to live intentionally with Him. This isn’t about losing who you are; it’s about becoming who God designed you to be by letting go of what no longer serves your spirit.
- What Does It Mean to Die to Self?
Dying to self means surrendering our desires, ego, and control to Jesus. It is putting to death the sinful nature so that Christ can live through us. This doesn’t mean you no longer have dreams or goals, but that your dreams are now aligned with His purpose.
Supporting Scriptures:
Luke 9:23 – “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”
Colossians 3:3 – “For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.”
To die to self is to:
Forgive when it’s easier to stay bitter.
Serve when it’s easier to remain selfish.
Obey when it’s easier to resist.
- What Does It Mean to Be Intentional with God?
Intentionality with God means making conscious, consistent choices to grow in your faith. It requires you to pursue Him, to prioritize Him above distractions, and to let Him lead every area of your life.
Ways to Be Intentional with God:
Set aside quiet time daily for prayer and scripture.
Seek His wisdom in your decisions.
Practice gratitude and spiritual reflection.
Intentional living keeps your faith from becoming passive. It fuels a deeper, more authentic relationship with Jesus.
- How to Be Intentional in Our Actions and Live as One Who Has Died to Self
A surrendered life is reflected in the way we live, speak, and treat others.
Practical Steps:
Begin each day with a prayer of surrender: “Lord, not my will, but Yours.”
Evaluate your daily routines: Are they Christ-centered?
Replace complaining with praise, worry with trust, and selfishness with generosity.
Get involved in community: growth often happens in connection with others.
Being intentional as a believer means aligning your habits with heaven.
- Benefits of Dying to Self and Being Intentional with God
There is blessing in surrender. When we die to self and become intentional with God, we begin to walk in peace, power, and purpose.
Spiritual Benefits:
Greater intimacy with God
Increased spiritual clarity and discernment
Freedom from the weight of self-centered living
A lifestyle that reflects the love, patience, and humility of Jesus
You no longer live on your terms, but on God’s timing and with heaven’s agenda.
- Final Thoughts
This life is not about us. It’s about Christ living through us. The call to die to self and be intentional with God is both a challenge and an invitation. An invitation to experience a deeper walk, a fuller joy, and a life that reflects His glory.
Ask yourself today: What part of me needs to die so that Christ can fully live through me?
Let this be a daily posture: surrendered and intentional.
Written by Faith and Flourish
Helping you grow in grace, purpose, and Christ-centered living.
Amen 🙌🙌🙌