tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11928317.post6947739289014848488..comments2024-01-29T14:24:46.852-05:00Comments on Wes Ellis: Sabbath, Simplicity, and Blessingwellis68http://www.blogger.com/profile/06087588494600746854noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11928317.post-36654882806789615582010-06-12T15:49:16.843-04:002010-06-12T15:49:16.843-04:00Luke,
Indeed, that sentence is troubling. If not ...Luke, <br />Indeed, that sentence is troubling. If not by trying to produce it, how can I find simplicity? I wouldn't contend against the fact that it does take discipline and concentrated effort but it's not about productivity. It's about seeking Christ and cultivating true growth in the Spirit of God. There is a slight but important semantic difference. By our own effort, left to our own devices, we will only find ourselves more inundated and less available to others. But when we commit to creating space in our lives simply out of sheer love for Christ and not out of calculated obligation, we will find ourselves becoming more available to bless others.<br /><br />I do recommend the book and I appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.wellis68https://www.blogger.com/profile/06087588494600746854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11928317.post-74172383862461651062010-06-12T12:25:14.866-04:002010-06-12T12:25:14.866-04:00Fascinating. As a follower of Christ and co-author...Fascinating. As a follower of Christ and co-author of a simplicity blog, I have been thinking a lot about the concepts of Sabbath and simplicity interact. But I have never thought about it in the terms you explored in this post.<br /><br /><b><i>We won't find simplicity through trying to produce simplicity.</i></b><br /><br />I struggle with this sentence. In my experience live a simple life takes concentrated effort - if I'm not trying to produce simplicity in my possessions, in my relationships, and in my inner life, then it doesn't happen.<br /><br />As a Christian, I understand what you're saying, though - the peace that Christ gives is not available anywhere else.<br /><br />Thanks for writing the post and for making me think deeper about the issue - would love to get more of your thoughts on the subject! And I'll have to add the book to my ever-growing reading list!Luke @ simplifi.dehttp://simplifi.denoreply@blogger.com