Simple

The word, simple, in some circles a put down
someone simple is a negative thing
simple, slow, uneducated, not with it
Simple, in the greater sense, a holy simpleness
focused on only that which matters, shedding the burdens
the shackles of the rat race, the cultural demands
the loads we all accept, all too willingly
gathered up, hefted onto our shoulders
a great weight, hanging heavy
Simple, in seeing the beauty of the moment
the wonder of creation
the creator’s hands working in the world
in the way of things, purposeful
Simple, slowing down, even if a bit
to linger with the word, to spend time with family
to relax in the luxury of grace
Taking time for God and the simple,
important things of life


March 15, 2009
Matthew 11:28-30
Romans 12:3-13
Matthew 23:1-12
and sermon, “’Tis a Gift to Be Simple, ‘Tis a Gift to Be Free”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 15, 2009