Living Simply
- Carl Brettle

- 4 days ago
- 1 min read
Living simply frees the heart from the weight of striving and allows the soul to breathe once again. Simple living is pure living. When you choose a simpler path, distractions lose their power, and the voice of God becomes clearer. A simple life makes space for gratitude, for peace, and for a deeper awareness of His presence in everyday moments.
There is a prophetic strength in simplicity. It realigns your priorities with heaven’s values and protects you from being consumed by the noise of this world. Simplicity cultivates contentment, sharpens focus, and nurtures joy. It draws you closer to Christ, who Himself lived with profound purpose and holy clarity. In a complex world, living simply becomes a quiet declaration of trust in God’s provision.
Scripture teaches, “But godliness actually is a source of great gain when accompanied by contentment” (1 Timothy 6:6 AMP). Simplicity invites this contentment to flourish.
Quote
Simplicity opens the heart to God’s richest peace.
Prayer
Lord, lead me into a simpler life where Your presence is my greatest treasure. Amen.
Action Point
Remove one unnecessary distraction today and choose contentment instead.

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(AMP) Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified® Bible (AMP), Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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