January 11
Simplicity
"Therefore do not worry about your life."
— Matthew 6:25
Lord of simplicity,
My life is often too complicated, too busy, too cluttered. I own so many things I don't really need, I lose myself in secondary concerns, I complicate what could be simple.
Teach me the art of simplicity. Help me distinguish the necessary from the superfluous, to lighten my life so I can breathe better. May I let go of what burdens me, both materially and spiritually.
Grant me the ability to appreciate simple joys: a shared meal, a genuine conversation, a walk in nature. May I find my richness not in accumulation but in what is essential.
Amen.
My life is often too complicated, too busy, too cluttered. I own so many things I don't really need, I lose myself in secondary concerns, I complicate what could be simple.
Teach me the art of simplicity. Help me distinguish the necessary from the superfluous, to lighten my life so I can breathe better. May I let go of what burdens me, both materially and spiritually.
Grant me the ability to appreciate simple joys: a shared meal, a genuine conversation, a walk in nature. May I find my richness not in accumulation but in what is essential.
Amen.
Reflection
What could you get rid of today? An unnecessary object, a burdensome habit, a futile worry? Simplicity begins with small choices.
For those who are overwhelmed by the complexity of their lives.