Simplicity
Father in Heaven,
May I follow the Way of Jesus
In living simply.
May simplicity bring clarity,
And the capacity to be present
To people, my practice, and this place.
May I not be consumed in consuming,
Trust the lie that more is better,
Or be ruled by the tyranny of excess.
May I resist the impulse to purchase,
And instead, practice gratitude for
All I have that cannot be bought.
Help me uncomplicate and untangle my life,
So, I may invest in what matters most.
May I trust the contentment I desire
Is found not in what I have, but in who I am.
And, who I am, is your Beloved.
May I learn the priceless gift of letting go,
And possess the joy that comes only from generosity.
May my home and heart not be crowded,
But may I live with simplicity,
And singleness of heart.
Amen.
