Comments on: Seeking simplicity

By: The Woman of Proverbs 31 | Keeper of the Home

The Woman of Proverbs 31 | Keeper of the Home — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 07:23:14 +0000

[...] activities. This post is a wonderful reminder to me to stop striving (and it fits well with my earlier post this [...]

By: Miranda

Miranda — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:04:57 +0000

Right there with ya!

By: Rachael

Rachael — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:42:41 +0000

Thank you for the book recommendations!

By: trying traditional

trying traditional — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:15:54 +0000

This is a topic very much at the front of my mind. I have to simplify, but am not sure where to begin. My life feels very cluttered, but when I start taking inventory of the clutter I have no idea what needs to stay and what needs to go.

I'm very interested in hearing more and learning what others are doing.

By: Nola

Nola — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:14:55 +0000

I am also feeling worn out. I do try to do too much. Lately I have had to stay up too late to get the things done that literally HAD to be done...because I tried to get too much other things done too.

I've often wondered how you do so much. Now I know it doesn't come without side effects...I hope you figure out a way to simplify more.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:03:43 +0000

Carrie, thanks for your thoughts on the carnival as well!

Melissa, thanks hon. Those are good verses and truths to focus on.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:58:12 +0000

Nana, so true! You are constantly on the go!

Farrah, thanks for the accountability! Actually, it might sound like more work but it really wouldn't be, because I post every Saturday anyways, and then it's less work to try to figure out what topic to post on- I'd already know! :)

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:49:29 +0000

Hey Steph,
One thing that has really helped me in this area is studying what God says about resting. Hebrews 4 is an excellent place to go as it talks about how God has been resting since the 7th day of creation and that we are called to enter His rest, the rest from striving, the rest from our works. This has been a great comfort to really come to grips with that. More than to work, God calls me to rest, to trust. This has brought tremendous comfort to me as I wrestled with understanding His favor and love. It has also helped me to serve and love Him more affectively. Also, Psalm 46:10- Cease striving and know that I am God. -NASB Just remember, God doesn't call us to prove ourselves, but to trust in Him. I hope this helps you as it helps me. God bless.;)

By: carrie

carrie — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:53:52 +0000

Stephanie,

Appreciated this post. I just finished Don't Waste Your Life and am now reading From Clutter to Clarity!

I was going to say something similar to Farrah: I rarely participate in carnivals (by linking or reading) because it's just *one more thing* to read and/or keep track of. I'd like to see more posts on this topic, but perhaps a solution is for you to have others guest post on this topic. Or you could occasionally share links to relevant posts, as you did in this one.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:38:03 +0000

I have been considering a series on this matter also, so your thoughts for a carnival would be fantastic, but I don't want to add anymore to your life!

I just finished reading The Worn Out Woman and it has encouraged me very much! One thing that has been so helpful is a weekly media fast. No computer, tv, radio etc. I actually got bored the other day, can you imagine that! It felt great!