Simple

Day 104. Simple.

Life is really a lot easier than we make it. We place problems in our way, just to get their gifts. If we avoided them, it would be much easier. We allow ourselves to be distracted by "things/" If we'd just keep moving forward, it would be easier. We let ourselves get caught up in other people's drama. If we'd just mind our own business..... well, you know. It would be so much easier.

The simplest things are often the truest. Richard Bach, Illusions.

It's hard to just accept things or people at face value. It's human nature to question everything. And the more we question, the deeper we dig, the more complicated things become. All we have to do is accept the simplest answer, and move on to the next issue. But no, as humans we think we need to dig, and discuss, and debate. There just HAS to be more to it, right? No, not really.

There's been a debate for years about the foundation of Christianity. I don't quite understand why, but all doubt should have been removed with the birth of Christ. If God having sent his own Son to live with us, teach us, and eventually die for us isn't proof enough, I got nothing for you. Doubt as you will, question as you wish, but that miraculous virgin birth showed us in the simplest of terms that God is real. He wanted nothing more then, and wants nothing more now, than for us to understand His love for us. In simple terms. \

How much simpler a message do we need? A baby, grown into a man who preaches only good. Who came from the humblest of beginnings, worked with His hands, walked the same dirt roads as those who would follow Him. Follow Him through the countryside as He spoke. They watched him feed thousands from a meager basket of bread and fish. They weren't shocked, there was a simple answer. It was a miracle. There was no other explanation.

He continued his teachings right to the end of His life. Even nailed to the Cross, in horrific pain, feeling betrayed by even his own Father. Even at his darkest and weakest moment, He was teaching us that same simple lesson. Believe. Believe in Him, and you can do anything.

Lesson One Hundred Four: It's right there in front of you, all you have to do is believe. It's simple. Believe.

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