Simplicity

Simplicity has been on my mind this year. How can we simplify our life?

I believe humility plays a large part in simplicity. Keeping life simple is not always easy but God gives the grace and the wisdom when we ask for His guidance.

“Keeping up with the Joneses” or trying to be the first one on the block to get something new is a struggle. It makes you feel like you “have” to have something new whether you need it or not! And often this will lead to more debt. It is a vicious circle and many people struggle in this area.

Having an attitude of humility defeats the greedy thoughts and keeps us humble. It takes humility to reevaluate and cut the clutter.

I experienced humility a few years ago when my husband and I decided to live in an RV fulltime. In the beginning, for me, this was not even an option. Thoughts like “how would we ever have enough room for all of our “stuff” in a home that is only 38’ long?” ran through my head. And especially the thought of “what would people think about us?” really bothered me.

As the idea persisted, we prayed and I began to feel more at peace. Through a series of events, Steve and I felt the Lord’s hand in the decision. We’ve lived in our RV almost two years and have definitely simplified our lives. God has shown us that it doesn’t matter where we live, we will have peace and joy just knowing that we are in His will.