I am not complex, at least in the eyes of God. I am a simple being in need of care and guidance.
“5Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; our God is merciful. 6The Lord preserves the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me. 7Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.” – Psalm 116:5-7 (ESV)
God does not see me as complex at all. In fact, I am simple to the point that God has already scripted all for me. He has put together the flow chart for me to follow. Yes, I have choices, however the consequences to those choices have already been formulated by God.
Think of traveling. When I travel, I rely on a map or GPS to get me to the destination. I have scripted the route and even, alternate routes, “just in case”. God has already put together the map for us, and we are here to follow that map and let things fall as God has planned.
Why do I make things so difficult. I spend too much time and effort to be more than I am to “please” others. I am constantly worn to a frazzle as I continue trying to drive change when it is clear that change is not something that others are interested in.
I am here to do the work of the Lord and there is where I should place my energy. I cannot “save” anyone. I cannot “fix” things for others. I can only do the will of God and He will take care of the saving, fixing, and changing.
Are you still trying to make things complex? What can you do to simplify your approach? What if you allowed God to provide the grace to your simple life?
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