Simplicity
Reading the “Celebration of Discipline” by Richard Foster and am on the “Simplicity” chapter. If I give to the poor and put that before seeking first the kingdom of God or if I choose a job before seeking first the kingdom of God, I am not living in Simplicity - it comes down to the heart. And how do I know I am living “simply”? I’m not anxious - my possessions, reputation and job are a gift, they are in God’s control and He cares, and I am free to give them away.
This is going to take some time before this is how my heart is aligned. How quickly I see what someone else has and want it, and especially during Christmas, it’s hard. But I think the biggest reminder is that everything is a gift and it isn’t my work that gets it - I don’t want to believe that I am the maker - I’d rather believe in a Creator.
