I’m hanging out with the coolest kid ever today. He goes by the name of Ollie. And if you’ve never heard me talk about him before, then we probably need to schedule a four-hour phone call.
So I’m a little short on time due to my auntie fun, but I did think it’d be fun to get a discussion going on something I heard this week.
During a staff meeting, the president/CEO of the ministry for which I work presented our goals for the upcoming fiscal year. (You know you’re a grown-up when you start using words like “fiscal.” Someday I’ll really blow myself out of the water and find a reason to say “fiduciary.”)
In his presentation, the president made a distinction I’ve never really thought about before. He said our vision for the future is simple…but it’s not easy.
Got my mind percolating.
And I realized that so much of life and faith and how I want to live out both is really pretty simple…and not at all easy.
I don’t know about you, but I get tempted at times to complicate life and my purpose. Which is funny because I’m about as philosophical as a snap pea. (Mm, love those.) But I do…and there’s no need. Because my purpose can be summed up so simply:
Honor Christ.
Love others.
Live passionately.
And always, always…trust God.
Simple to say but, at least on some days, pretty much the opposite of easy, yeah?
What do you think? Is there something you’d call simple, but definitely not easy? Does the distinction get you thinking at all, like it did me? And…just for fun: What words make you feel like an adult? 🙂
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Obey God. Sounds easy. Not so much.
And I do not like snap peas!
I do love this post. So much truth to what you’re saying. 🙂
What, you don’t like snap peas?! 🙂
Obeying God. Yeah. Definitely not always easy.
I feel like this happens ALL the time. Things sound so simple and probably should be so simple, but either life or I complicate them!
I think it’s a combination of life and us. 🙂
I tentd to compolicate life too. Quintessential makes me feel all adult. Sort of love this word.
~ Wendy
Quintessential. Nice!
It’s so easy to say I trust God, but so hard to walk it out, especially when the things of this world suggest otherwise.
I love snap peas, especially in stir fry!
Amen. To both things. The easy to say I trust God, hard to walk out thing…and the snap peas in stir fry thing. 🙂
Give Ollie a big hug!
Honor, Love, Live, and Trust…4 simply easy words. 4 very complicated words to always live by – but we try, and that’s what counts.
Love snaps! I’ll buy a bag, clean them, and munch all day.
Hehe, believe me, I’ve given Ollie about three thousand hugs. It’s like a compulsion. Must. Hug. The. Nephew.
I second the trusting God. The other one for me is loving unconditionally. Oh so simple to say but definitely not easy all the time.
Have a great weekend with Ollie!
Yeah, I hear you. I get disgusted with myself when I realize I’ve been putting conditions on people when it comes to loving them. It’s way too easy to slip into.
Waiting…should be simple. Nope. Just…nope.
And trusting totally goes along with that too. We’ve talked. You know. 🙂
Mmmm, snap peas. But only with a dip. Can’t eat them alone.
And you stole my word: percolate. haha. And I love saying fiduciary. It, like, rolls off the tongue. So fun!
Have fun playing auntie! I’ll miss you this week. Muah!
Yeah, yeah, I feel about waiting the way I do about going to the doctor for a yearly physical. Boo!!
I’m having sooo much fun with Ollie. I’ll miss you too!
Ha! My husband thinks it’s funny when I say behoove – I guess it sounds grown up and kind of silly 🙂 I love the message of this post. I dealt with something this morning that was simple and straightforward but my silly little mind tried to make it all complicated. And it’s not an easy situation but the answer is simple enough. I just need to trust God and stick with it. Thanks!
Behoove. That’s a hilarious word! I’m pretty sure I’m going to find a reason to use it tonight. 🙂
Trust God and stick with it. I like that.
Hhhhm, I would have to say “just write”. For me that is not always easy. I have trouble just letting go and writing for the sheer joy. I know too many rules now!!!
Can I just say, I love the name Ollie? He is such a cutie-pie! Have fun!
I love his name, too! His name means “loving nature,” which is so true of him.
I agree with Sherrinda. Just write. Two words. Sometimes it’s like pulling teeth.
So glad you’re with Ollie!
Be sure and post when you find a way to use fiduciary.
Oh, I will, Pat. 🙂
I’ll also post pics of Ollie soon, as well. Because, you know, I just can’t help myself…
This post reminded me of this verse. “But I am afraid, lest as the sepent deceived Eve by His craftiness, your minds should be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.” Gets me thinking….who makes things hard? Lets pray for eachother, that our minds stay focused on the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ. Christ in us, the hope of glory. Complete in Christ. Reason to celebrate today. Amen?
What words makes me feel adult? Empty nest. Five Zero.
Good verse and good thoughts!! P.s. as I’m typing this Ollie is violently throwing around all his toys. It’s hilarious!!
This reminds me so much of a saying a friend has framed over her door. “Faith makes things possible, not easy.”
I tried to find a copy of it, but the store no longer had it. So last year for my birthday, my friend’s daughter painted one for me. Even more special. It’s in my kitchen, so I make sure to see it every day.