Crossroads Church of God, Lima OH

Creating Space: Practice of Simplicity

Episode Summary

Pastor Brian Robertson

Episode Notes

Mathew 6:25-26, 33 NRSV

 

If what we have we receive as a gift, and if what we have is to be cared for by God, and if what we have is available to others, then we will possess freedom from anxiety. This is the inward reality of simplicity. However, if what we have we believe we have got, and if what we have we believe we must hold on to, and if what we have is not available to others, then we will live in anxiety. Such persons will never know simplicity regardless of the contortions they may put themselves through in order to live ‘the simple life.’

                                             - Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline
 

Simplicity of Speech

   Not having the last word

   Disciplined Listening

 

Simplicity of Consumption

   Avoid impulse purchases

   Consider sharing

 

Simplicity of Schedule

   Pray about obligations

   Have an ‘off-season’

 

Simplicity leads to generosity.

Generosity leads to abundance.