What does it mean to live simply?

Ephesians 3:20Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.

When we are truly connected to Jesus, he turns our simple acts into something profound and purposeful. For example, he can turn our simple act of singing into a profound chorus of praise that ministers to an entire congregation. He turns our simple act of placing our tithe in the offering plate into a profound act of mercy that will touch the hearts of the needy people who receive it. He turns our simple act of teaching children in Sunday school into a profound moment in the heart of a child who suddenly realizes his need for salvation. Stay connected to Jesus and let him turn our simple acts of service into profound works for the Kingdom of God.

Philippians 4:10-14How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty.

Simplicity is synonymous with contentment. The marks of simplicity are also the marks of contentment. Paul’s life was an example of how complicated life can get. But he was still able to live with a simple contentment and with God at the center.