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Five Minute Friday: MORE

March 8, 2019 by admin 18 Comments

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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  1. Linda Hoye says

    March 8, 2019 at 7:55 am

    I’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.

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    • admin says

      March 8, 2019 at 10:10 am

      Linda, YES! I so agree. More of Jesus and more peace.

      Reply
  2. Anita Ojeda says

    March 8, 2019 at 7:59 am

    I 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!

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    • admin says

      March 8, 2019 at 10:10 am

      Dealing with a bit of anxiety, AJ, a sleep robber!

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  3. Betsy de Cruz says

    March 8, 2019 at 9:57 am

    I 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!

    Reply
    • admin says

      March 8, 2019 at 10:12 am

      Less 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!

      Reply
  4. Mari-Anna Stålnacke says

    March 8, 2019 at 9:59 am

    Less is more in my book. The only exception is God and his grace. Thanks for sharing, Susan! Blessings upon blessings!

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    • admin says

      March 8, 2019 at 10:12 am

      19 amen’s to that!

      Reply
  5. Heather says

    March 8, 2019 at 10:12 am

    I love how you tied that verse into “more”! Easy to read and yet hard to faithfully live. Hugs to you!

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    • admin says

      March 8, 2019 at 10:57 am

      Heather, I know. I figure if I keep saying it, sooner or later, it will sink in. LOL

      Reply
  6. Andrew Budek-Schmeisser says

    March 8, 2019 at 11:26 am

    Now, 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.

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    • admin says

      March 8, 2019 at 11:43 am

      He wants a better bride. Without spot or wrinkle. For His perfect Son. Is someone documenting these poems?

      Reply
  7. Cindy Wilkins says

    March 8, 2019 at 7:51 pm

    Isn’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!

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    • admin says

      March 9, 2019 at 6:53 pm

      Cindy, I like things but honestly don’t need one more!!!

      Reply
  8. Tara says

    March 9, 2019 at 9:50 pm

    Yes….summed up in that Matthew verse! Don’t need more!

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    • admin says

      March 10, 2019 at 8:46 am

      When all is said and done, Tara, He is all we need. He is our MORE!

      Reply
  9. Joy Lenton says

    March 11, 2019 at 12:16 pm

    I 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

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    • admin says

      March 11, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      Joy, I always enjoy your comments!

      Reply

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