A Note On Choosing an Undercomplicated Life
Overthinker here reporting for duty! Hi, it’s me… I’m the problem. I’ve continuously chosen to overcommit, overstuff and over create when it left me feeling empty or so stressed out I couldn’t enjoy the fruit of my labor. Psalm 146:10 appeared like a beacon of light in the darkest of nights at the beginning of 2025. It would take me a FULL year to uncover and apply its meaning. It’s says, “Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted upon the nations.” There it was, not keep striving. Not keep pushing, but to surrender outcomes to the Lord.
Easier said than done isn’t it? So I began a journey of saying no. No to things, events, situations, tasks and people when it wasn’t in alignment with my values and heart. Looking back this was the process of simplifying my life. It was also the beginning to living essentially instead of excessively.
I began accepting truths about myself. I am a romantic person who loves tenderness and beauty. I drink coffee at coffee shops. I buy fresh flowers for my home. I need help keeping myself organized. A clean space is a productive space for me and doing it alone is just too much. I love being a nurturing momma! My heart radiates to share God’s word with others!
Once I accepted truths about myself I was able to prioritize time, energy and resources. I knew I needed to account for money to go certain places. I knew I would spend time daily with walking with the Lord and diving deep into his word. I expressed gratitude as God made paths for each priority. We have a good Father and he wants to bless us as we walk in obedience with him.
All of this came out of the most trying season of my life which I recently wrote about in my new book Missed and Restored! I dive into the vulnerability of having a loss and what God can do to restore your heart. It’s a must read for anyone who has experienced a loss, death or miscarriage that left their heart shattered in pieces. As Jesus healed my inner wounds, I began to live more authentically. It would lead to so much life change, but God was holding my hand the entire time.
One day at a time I was able to emerge to sing his praises even when things appeared bleak. The book of Joel states the Father will restore the lost years that the locusts stole from His children. I believe in the depths of my heart for that to be true. I also believe he wants that for you! So come join us in the journey to become Authentically Made and take a leap of faith to let the Lord restore you!
