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Lent: a season of empty to full, simplicity

IMG_2368“For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you.” 2 Corinthians 1:12

I like simple.

Simple pleasures, simple foods, simple days. A flower in an unexpected place.  A hearty bowl of stew on a cold wintry day, meandering down a country road or an evening with the family gathered in the living room sharing laughs and love … all of these things bring a smile to my face and peace to my soul.

Ironically simplicity requires difficult choices, an iron will, and nerves of steel. The world, your work, and even your own heart will try to sneak in and wreak havoc with a simple life.

Jesus led a simple life.  He had one goal: to do His Father’s will. How simple is that? Without a smart phone or iPad (my two mainstays), He managed to turn the world upside down. In order to live a simple life, we must simplify our priorities.

Simple Life Focus:

One command: Love the Lord with all your heart

One commission: Tell the world

One goal: Bring Him Glory

Empty your heart. Fill up with God.

It’s simple.

To learn more about the simple life, simply scroll through the Sway. Have a blessed Lent.

Here is our TalkShoe chat on Simplicity:

Have a simply blessed Lent.

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February 15, 2016 12:12 am MaryK 2 Comments Filed Under: Bible Studies, Holy Days & Holidays, Lent, Self-denial, Simplicity, Spiritual Disciplines

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    AvatarRhonda Lusk says

    February 15, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    Dear Mary and Jane,

    My husband and I are reading this together. I can’t wait to try the 15 minute rule at home, and at work. Our lives are so busy. My eleven year old is busier than my twins ever were. Running here and there for girl scouts, volleyball, and many other things. …I got a giggle out of the “no travel teams!” So, I am looking forward to focusing more on God, getting myself more organized, finding a sanctuary in my home, and growing more in Christ.

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    MaryKMaryK says

    February 16, 2016 at 5:38 am

    Rhonda, Busyness is the curse of our present age. Technology is meant to make our lives easier, not triple our work load. We all need to guard against this plague. We should never replace our relationship with God for the work of God. Have a blessed Lent!

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