Kate said MORE.
I am thinking.
the more the merrier
less is more
more, please
more or less
More is a word we probably use “more” than we even know. And, yet in this season of my life I find I don’t want much more. I have all that I need. If I was to take a minute, and I only have five, I would add these to the list of wanting more:
- peace
- joy
- tranquility
- energy
I believe my “less” list would be much longer but since the word prompt is more I’ll stick to topic.
This more or less sums up the post:
“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? Matthew 6.25-27
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Linda Hoye says
March 8, 2019 at 7:55 amI’m with you, there are so few things I want more of in this season of life. In fact, there are many things I could do with a good measure less of. More of God, that’s enough.
Linda
FMF #13 this week.
admin says
March 8, 2019 at 10:10 amLinda, YES! I so agree. More of Jesus and more peace.
Anita Ojeda says
March 8, 2019 at 7:59 amI love how you managed to get ‘more’ AND ‘less’ in your post ;). When I start wishing for more energy, I know I haven’t been getting enough rest. Blessings to you this week, my friend!
admin says
March 8, 2019 at 10:10 amDealing with a bit of anxiety, AJ, a sleep robber!
Betsy de Cruz says
March 8, 2019 at 9:57 amI love that “Less is More” thought, Susan! Maybe that should be my new mantra. “Less” will lead to more peace, joy, tranquility, and energy for me! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
admin says
March 8, 2019 at 10:12 amLess is more is a mantra I’m finding quite relative in all areas of life. Food, decorating, doing, going, etc. Really striving for that quality not quantity thing!
Mari-Anna Stålnacke says
March 8, 2019 at 9:59 amLess is more in my book. The only exception is God and his grace. Thanks for sharing, Susan! Blessings upon blessings!
admin says
March 8, 2019 at 10:12 am19 amen’s to that!
Heather says
March 8, 2019 at 10:12 amI love how you tied that verse into “more”! Easy to read and yet hard to faithfully live. Hugs to you!
admin says
March 8, 2019 at 10:57 amHeather, I know. I figure if I keep saying it, sooner or later, it will sink in. LOL
Andrew Budek-Schmeisser says
March 8, 2019 at 11:26 amNow, I know I really should be wanting
more of God and less of me;
just a simple Godly haunting
to bring the final victory.
I fear, though, there is error
in this boldly simple plan;
perhaps I should recoil in terror
at the arrogance of Man.
We were crafted, every one,
unique and irreplaceable,
just like God begat his Son
with individuality immutable.
It’s not reflection God longs to see;
He really wants a better me.
admin says
March 8, 2019 at 11:43 amHe wants a better bride. Without spot or wrinkle. For His perfect Son. Is someone documenting these poems?
Cindy Wilkins says
March 8, 2019 at 7:51 pmIsn’t it funny how saying and lyrics and Bible verses come rushing to mind once we’ve heard the prompt? I’m definitely in the stage where less is more! We are living such a blessed life and there is truly no “thing” that we need! I’m very grateful for that! I can use a little of everything on your more list though! Loved your post!
admin says
March 9, 2019 at 6:53 pmCindy, I like things but honestly don’t need one more!!!
Tara says
March 9, 2019 at 9:50 pmYes….summed up in that Matthew verse! Don’t need more!
admin says
March 10, 2019 at 8:46 amWhen all is said and done, Tara, He is all we need. He is our MORE!
Joy Lenton says
March 11, 2019 at 12:16 pmI love how you have expressed both more and less in this thoughtful and wryly humorous post. Although I could do with having less of quite a few things, these are definitely in short supply sometimes and well worth having more of: peace, joy, tranquillity and energy. Thank you! 🙂 x
admin says
March 11, 2019 at 1:17 pmJoy, I always enjoy your comments!