Sometimes I wish I could see life through a simple lens. My tendency is to overthink everything—trying to analyze why things are happening and what they mean. That constant processing often robs me of peace, leaving me restless when what I really need is contentment.
There’s a man I know named David. Every morning at Starbucks, he greets people with a smile and a simple, “Hi, have a great day.” He does it to everyone, no matter who walks through the door. It’s so simple, yet so full of life. He radiates joy. Honestly, I envy that.
Meanwhile, my mind often races. I can occasionally channel a simpler perspective, but it doesn’t last long before I’m chasing deeper meaning. Don’t get me wrong—I love pursuing God and digging into His Word. That thirst will never end. But the truth is, God is infinite, and I’ll never fully comprehend Him. Even trying is overwhelming. That’s why faith matters. Faith accepts that I don’t need to understand everything to trust Him completely.
What I can do is take the piece of truth God has shown me and put it into practice. Instead of overanalyzing, I need to honor Him by living out what I already know. As James 1:22 reminds us: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
Maybe simplicity isn’t about knowing less but about trusting more. Maybe it’s about learning to say, “God, I don’t have to figure this all out. I just need to follow You today.”
Funny thing—I’ve been longing for a simpler view of life, but I realized I haven’t even been praying about it. Maybe that’s where simplicity starts: a simple prayer asking God to give me His peace and His perspective.