Finding Simplicity

A week or so ago I spent Saturday attending the annual district women's event hosted by Nampa 1st church. The theme was "Breakaway to the Simple Life." I came away with an increased longing in my soul to find ways to "keep it simple." I even made a plaque in one of the workshops to remind me! The simple word "Simplify" gently challenges me to let go of burdens not meant for me to carry; it helps me say NO to the empty promises the world offers; it calls me to a place of quietness where I can hear the Voice that matters most. As I listened to the speaker and overheard conversations among other women at the event, I am struck by how full and busy and complicated and noisy we insist on making our lives because we think we need to have it ALL, when ALL we really need is standing at our heart's door gently knocking.