HOW TO UN-COMPLICATE YOUR LIFE
Life is busy! James ask the question, “…For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away” (James 4:14). Paul writes to the Philippians, “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God” (Phil. 4:6). Another translation uses the words, “Be anxious for nothing…” (NKJV). Jesus also taught this message in the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5-7). However, man seems to find a way to complicate life. I found a list of things by a writer, Richard Foster, who suggested these principles for a more simplistic life:
“Buy things for their usefulness not their status.”
“Reject anything that is producing an addiction in you.”
“Develop a habit of giving things away.”
“Learn to enjoy things without owning them.”
“Develop a deeper appreciation for the creation.”
“Look with a healthy skepticism at all ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes”
“Shun anything that distracts you from seeking first the kingdom of God.”
It is sad that parents in an effort to produce popular, well accepted children by society, will run their children from one activity to another and then leave out the most important thing, which is spending time with God and time with parents.
Un-complicate your life. Spend more time with God. Spend more time with family. Spend more time in prayer and study of the Holy Scriptures. Spend more time in worship. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Mt. 6:33).
Larry