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<\/a>Following the advice of these men and women who have studied these things, I’ve looked around to find where I can simplify my life. \u00a0Here and there, piece by piece, I’ve whittled at the excesses.<\/p>\nOver the years, I learned that I am effected by the things which surround me. \u00a0Walking through the grocery store brings about extreme sensory overload for me. \u00a0It is as though I have a complete brain drain as I enter the doors of Wal-Mart. \u00a0Without a list, I never leave the store with all the things I need, no matter how much money I spend.<\/p>\n
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Yet, like the experts advise, I find that simple things restore my sanity. \u00a0A walk around the block relishing the brisk fall breezes. \u00a0Sitting on the beach watching the waves with my feet covered with wet sand. \u00a0Propped against two pillows reading my Bible each night before I go to sleep. \u00a0Waking before dawn to share moments with the King of the Universe in intimate conversation.<\/p>\n
Tonight I had supper with friends. Afterwards, we talked for hours. \u00a0I explained a disturbing dream I had this week. \u00a0My friend took the dream and helped me to understand a complex issue that has troubled me for several months. \u00a0The answer was simple.<\/p>\n
Here and there, I find that the more I learn, the more I don’t understand. \u00a0The more I desire to be holy, the more I realize how far I must travel toward that goal.<\/p>\n
Yet, in the middle of these confusing issues, one simple principle remains steady. God loves me and He desires my love more than my adherence to a group of legalities. \u00a0God loves me and no matter how much I fail him, he stands ready to forgive, cleanse, release and heal. \u00a0God loves me and my failures don’t surprise him. \u00a0He knew about them before I was even born. \u00a0Yet his love for me is unchanging.<\/p>\n
Darting back and to, here and there, I’m confused and disoriented. \u00a0But resting in the gracious arms of his love, I’m safe and secure. \u00a0In his love, life becomes simple. \u00a0In Him, I am made complete.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/a>Following the advice of these men and women who have studied these things, I’ve looked around to find where I can simplify my life. \u00a0Here and there, piece by piece, I’ve whittled at the excesses.<\/p>\n