SIMPLICITY and How 'God' works in US thru it Pt1

Simplicity: By definition, simplicity is a thing that is plain or uncomplicated, like living as a pastor (unless you live in Mali or Iran, in which case it isn't simple-evading angry mobs of murderous hooligans is rather difficult, no offense intended to those who live there).

But since this a religious study, these reliable definitions get thrown out of the proverbial window. In this post, we'll understand how we can 'hear God's voice' through the act of simplicity and understand how he works in us using this. At the very least, we'll give it our best shot.

Now, the first thing we need to be clear on is that IF YOU CAN ACTUALLY HEAR VOICES IN YOUR HEAD IT MEANS THAT YOU'VE GONE OFF THE ROCKER. When they mean 'hear God's voice,' it's more of a subconscious thought than anything. See, when people say that they do hear God's voice, it's when they know they're going to do something either pivotal, good, or life-changing (you can't expect the Almighty to give you advice on minor things like the best apple pie, right?). Making the decision to donate money to charity is not life-changing. But signing up for extended amounts of charity work, choosing to help out with the old folk's home nearby, or something of the sort is a pivotal decision.

Now, how exactly DO you hear God talking to you? Different people offer different solutions- some say pray, some say spend some time in quiet solitude. I say go take a break. Go, rent a vacation home or a hotel room in the midst of nowhere, take a break from the hectic life we all lead. Keep things simple for at least a while. Read a book or two...maybe pray, you know, the whole drill. But above all, keep it simply. Simplicity in life leads to quietness, and gives us more time to reflect on our lives. Take and use that chance to think of what you can do to better the lives of others. After all, there's no point in being religious when all you use it for is to annoy and waste the time of others.

God might not even 'talk' to you in the sense of the word that we know. It may be revelation that you know you need to do this. Alternatively, he'll leave you to discover your way on your own, giving subtle nudges. But of course, you'll never know if you never try, yes?