At the beginning of summer I set out on a quest to find simplicity. I knew that I needed to begin my search in the Bible. I went online to Christianbook.com. to find a study to help me on this quest. I was longing for a life of quiet simplicity, a break from the rushed busyness of the everyday norm. I came across a lovely study by Cynthia Heald, called “Becoming a Woman of Simplicity”. I ordered it for my own personal inspiration, but over the summer I became convinced that other women could benefit from the blessings in this little book too. I decided to offer it as a study for our women’s group at church this fall. The response was overwhelming! Who knew so many women were craving the same simplicity in their lives.
Since beginning this study I have come to the conclusion that simplicity really begins with God. We are the ones who complicate things. As we “keep company with Him”, He begins to change our priorities; He orders our days, He shows us what to say “yes” to and what to say “no” to. As we walk in “rhythm” with Jesus and take on His plans for our lives, everything falls into place. Everything seems easier. He's just waiting for us to ask what His plans are for our day, week.. Then when He shows us, we just need to follow His lead. Jesus calls to us, “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest”.
An invitation
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
Matthew 11:28-30, The Message
Matthew 11:28-30, The Message
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