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Less is More part 4....That's a wrap!

5/9/2017

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Four parts seems an appropriate length for a series called “Less is More,” so here’s the wrap. By consciously simplifying and eliminating toxic and unnecessary stuff from my life, I am freer to hear and receive direction from the Holy Spirit. In my case, all the daily static was impeding my ability to “Be still and know.”(Psalm 46:10)

Father knows best. Praying, studying and serving are all good things, but unless we get quiet before the Lord regularly we cannot hear Him. Unless we get still, we cannot be led. He has a path laid out for us. I could not see mine clearly, because I was in constant motion. He got my attention and abruptly slowed me to a stop. Only then was I able to see the things that were becoming bigger than Him and bigger than His plan for my life. I was interrupted. It was timely and beneficial. Regaining full reliance on Him allowed the unnecessary to slough off; for my focus to be directed back to His sovereignty and goodness.

When our movement is a product of fruit spilling from a spirit filled heart, it is awesome. However when that same busyness begins to overshadow our relationship with Christ, it has to go. We cannot be mastered by God and by people. The transition happens gradually and is sometimes hard to detect. But, fear not, He will make it clear and redirect. It’s not always without pain. But it is worth it, because we know Romans 8:28 to be true. If you learn only one Bible verse this year, learn this one. You will come back to it over and over again like I do. His will is perfect. He makes all things good for those who love Him who are called according to his purpose. Rest in that truth today. I know I am.

Remember God first, then family, then church…If you mix up that order, make no mistake, He will shake you up and prioritize it for you! Thankful He has my best in mind. He is a good, good Father.
Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (English Standard Version)
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (New International Version)
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (New Living Translation)
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Less is More part 3

5/1/2017

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​Simplification is serious business. It requires diligence to evaluate our lifestyles and to identify what overwhelms and stresses us out. Once identified, our goal should be to make a plan to eliminate the unnecessary hurriedness and to practice slowing down. Becoming aware of the routine moments and savoring them as opposed to blowing through them absentmindedly takes some work. These moments add up to our lives. How are we spending them? Do we consider them to be mundane or remarkable?
One thing I am becoming painfully aware of is how I multitask from the moment my feet hit the floor until I pass out at night. I don’t think I considered reading scripture and eating breakfast at the same time to be a bad thing, But I am finding how much more rewarding  these two activities are when done separately. Part of the less is more implementation for me is slowing…… everything….. down…. Obviously not to a snail’s pace, or nothing would get accomplished, but to live consciously in the moments. To experience my coffee, not to slug it down medicinally; to savor my breakfast with gratitude; to breath, focus and ground myself; to read scripture with devoted attention.
 Prioritizing and compartmentalizing even the smallest parts of my day is helpful in setting a calmer tone and creating a gentler mindset. I have recently added a 10 minute practice of meditations to my morning routine. This time of purposeful sitting still, emptying my mind and focusing only on my breathing is amazingly calming. This followed by reading and studying God’s Word and, on a good day, a walk or workout prepares me for a day’s work better than rushing around like a mad woman. Granted my time as a stay at home mom is more flexible than some of yours, but this type of plan and mindset is possible for everyone. Separating the activities you already do may back up your alarm by 15 minutes, or require 2 fewer hits of the snooze button, but a stress free start to your day will mean increased joy and productivity. Give it a shot. I pray it grounds you in gratitude as it has me.

Slow down. Receive His blessings. Share the overflow. Bless others with a more chill you! Have a blessed day. 
Jesus illustrates the greater importance of sitting quietly and learning from Him, as compared to busily completing tasks in this telling of events in Mary and Martha's home.
​The answers to everything are found in His Word! 

Luke 10:38-42
38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus[d] entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching.40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary.[e] Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
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