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How to Simplify Your Life This Year Amber    January 05, 2024 You might say it every year, or this may be the first year you’ve realized things are getting out of hand. A busy schedule and cluttered life are getting in the way, and it’s time to do something about it. If you’re feeling weighed down, dump some of your stress. This year, make it your goal to scale back. Replace your hectic agenda and worries with simplicity. But how do you even begin? Simplicity Is Stepping Back When things start to pile up and you’re feeling stressed, what do you do? Do you work all hours of the night to catch up, frosting 50 cupcakes for the school bake sale while also writing thank you notes for the gifts you got last month? Getting things off your list can feel good in the end—but if you’re working so hard to get it done, is that little check mark worth it? If your mind is on a dozen other things, how can you truly devote time to living His Word? We must focus on the things that matter, rathe...

         I got this from the DaySpring website when I took one of their quizzes: Your word of the year is simplify! But what does that mean for your 2024 and beyond? Keep reading to hear just what the Bible says about simplifying and slowing down in your life daily and more. In a world that often seems to move at an unrelenting pace, the call to simplify and slow down is a counter-cultural and profoundly spiritual invitation. As believers in God, the wisdom found in Scripture provides a guiding light for those seeking a more intentional and peaceful way of living in 2024. Let's explore what it means to embrace simplicity and a slower pace, anchored in the timeless truths of the Bible. Embracing God's Rest: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28, NIV) In a culture of constant busyness, God invites us to find rest in Him. Simplifying our lives and slowing down allows us to respond to this divine invitation, acknowl...