Simplify



Want to hear one my of my new favorite scriptures? Two sundays ago, I payed attention to every talk and each one answered a prayer. Funny how that happens when you are ready, things will pop out when you need to hear them. I tend to worry a lot about my future. Not as much lately, I have changed my perspective a lot. I used to be concerned with doing the right thing so much that it would overwhelm my thinking process. I was so worried about making decisions, that I would just never make them. I realized that this was ineffecient and I wasn't living my life to the fullest. This required Simplification in my life!

It is hard to simplify in our lifes. We rarely take time to just ponder and think about the things that matter most. We don't really prioritize the things that need to be done. I think I have said this before, but it is still as true as when I first said it! We live in a life with instant gratification. We require answers immediately. We require happiness right after we decide to do something. What ever happened to patience? We need to trust more that God has a plan for us. We need to simplify our life and get rid of distractions. We don't all need to move to some cottage in the woods. Just take time to simplify your life. Don't do everything. It is okay to relax. It is okay to "do nothing" and reflect on the past, present and future. So here is my motto:

 15Therefore, let your hearts be comforted; for aall things shall work together for good to them that walk uprightly, and to the sanctification of the church. 

Remember who you are. Remember everything will work out in the end. Don't worry. Simplify your life. Enjoy each moment. Our life is meant to be happy!

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