Even though we know that every day is a gift, appreciating the unique treasures that each day has to offer can prove challenging in the midst of life's various trials. Despite every attempt to remain positive in the face of adversity, life will still sometimes knock the wind out of us, leaving us jaded, broken, bruised, and confused. I wrote "Today's Intention" because I discovered that one of the enemy's greatest tools against me was the use of negativity. I found that it didn't matter where I was: at home, work, church, school, or out and about, the enemy would always try to find a way to invade my mind with negative thoughts. He would use anything or anyone, and I was constantly giving him the upper hand in my life because I was not prepared for it-even though he was using the same tactic on replay. Because you have an adversary, it is so important to set your intention for the day with God-from the moment you wake up and before your daily tasks begin. Beyond simply "hoping" to have a great day, intention-setting as a Christian is about surrendering yourself to God, submitting to His will concerning you, speaking your daily intention over your life, and then seizing the day He has given you. You have the right to choose how your day will go. You have the authority to take charge over your atmosphere. "Today's Intention" is your spiritual plan of action. This is where you strategize, where you proact, and where you prepare for every challenge and attack that the enemy will attempt to throw your way. You do not have to be a victim of his plan to defeat you if you begin each day by praying, centering your focus on God, and setting your intention.