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My Soul ~ That deepest part of me.  My sense of identity found in Christ.  My forever connection to My Father, for all eternity.

Simple ~ As an adjective: Exhibiting child like simplicity and credulity (a readiness or willingness to believe and TO BE).

In the midst of God’s Gift, to me, of a more simple and less stressful life is the desire of my soul, for simplicity.  For me, The Fruits of Simplicity are…

  • Freedom
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Honesty, and
  • Balance

I began to think about “Soul Simple” a few weeks ago, while with my oldest Grand-Son.  Avery and I had been in a popular bookstore, just browsing and having some quality Granny and Grand-babe time.  As we were leaving the bookstore, Avery held the door open for me.  When I glanced behind me, I noticed that Avery was still patiently holding the door open.  He had noticed an elderly couple.  The woman was in a wheelchair and her husband was trying to hold the door open while pushing the wheelchair.  Avery had stayed behind to hold the door open for the couple.  As I watched, I could see the man and woman with these huge smiles on their faces, as they thanked Avery.  I wondered if Avery understood the magnitude of his simple and intentional act of kindness. From that moment, I decided to make the observation of my Grand-babes a part of my 2012 Resolute Focus.  I am watching them, studying their simplicity of life and their tender hearts show up in their actions.

For me, simplicity of soul is re-forming what I already know to be true and re-establishing the Lord’s authority in my life.  It is finding that place of rest and reflection through spending time with Him through prayer and saturating my heart with His word.  It is watching my Grand-babes as they learn about the basics of who Christ is and sharing the love of Christ through their simple acts of kindness.

My Hubby and I have been reading a daily devotional together~Jesus Calling, Finding Peace In His Presence by Sarah Young.  Our January 1st reading was about Coming To Jesus with a teachable spirit.  I have been watching, listening and learning not only from coming to Jesus with a teachable spirit, but from those closest to me. I have been reminded that the simplest of things can give someone a glimpse of hope or put a huge smile on the their face.

Today, I leave you with these quotes about simplicity of soul…

Simplicity is the nature of great souls ~ Papa Ramadas

The ordinary acts we practice every day are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest ~ Thomas More

The only humility that is really ours is not that which we try to show before God in prayer, but that which we carry with us in our daily conduct. ~ Andrew Murray

…Where we cannot convince, let us be willing to persuade, for small deeds done are better than great deeds planned. ~ Peter Marshall ~ two days after Peter Marshall died, the last prayer he wrote as Chaplain of the U.S. Senate was read aloud to the Senate.  The above quote is from that prayer.

My 2012 Resolute Focus Picture ~ Soul (sole) Simple

My 2011 Christmas Gift ~ Created With Love, by My Grand-Babes

The Picture is poster size, and will hang on the wall in our family room.  So, when you see the pretty butterfly feet show up in my “Soul Simple” posts, you will know where they came from~the sweet feet of my Grand-babes!