JanBeek

I was reminded today that I promised
to explain the meaning of each letter in SIFT,
my word for 2024.
I posted an explanation of the “S” meaning to simplify,
but then my life got complicated!

I neglected WordPress for a week or so
and then wrote about my desire
to eliminate negativity in my world.
I used Bob Goff as a perfect example
of someone who exudes
POSITIVITY!
Thank you, dear friends,
for the positive comments
you left on that post!

Now, on to that “I” in SIFT.
To simplify my life, I need to
Inventory
and
Identify
what is
Important
and what is not.

So, as I attempt to simplify my life,
I question the need for all this stuff!!
Finding honest answers
to all that questioning takes
wisdom!
That’s my word for today!!

… and I need to add to that,
“If it’s yours and you don’t need it,
GET RID OF IT!”

When you experience a challenge
(like trying to simplify your life)
and you’re not sure what to do,
stop what you are doing
and ask God for guidance,
seek the wisdom of the Holy Spirit,
and then WAIT to hear the answer.

It’s easy to get distracted
(like I did on this SIFT acronym),
but the task of simplifying
requires that “I” message:
Itemize and inventory,
determine what’s important,
in an effort to prioritize
and ultimately simplify.

It’s a work in progress.
Are you trying to simplify your life?
How are you doing?

God bless you – and me –
and, please Lord,
give us wisdom!

Love,

JanBeek