A Time for EverythingWith each passing year, I have gained a greater understanding of the truth that life is meant to be experienced in seasons. Whether we like it or not, our lives are seasonal, with times to reset, times to celebrate, times to gather, and times to rest. Though each season is drastically different from the others, it is also uniquely valuable and necessary. Seasons are also part of God’s creative design, not just for the planet Earth but also for the places we call home.
Whenever we direct ourselves or ofucur expectations away from God’s design, the misalignment brings unnecessary stress and complexity into our lives. Fortunately, the opposite is also true. If we intentionally align ourselves with how God has designed the world, we are able to experience refreshing simplicity in our lives. This simple and seasonal perspective on life can be so transformative, particularly when it comes to our homes.
In today’s society, it is so easy to be overwhelmed by an unhealthy pressure to have our homes looking like the latest magazine photo or Instagram post. As a result, we can find ourselves always searching for more luxury and perfection, instead of stewarding our homes towards hospitality and simplicity.
Whether you live in an apartment, condo, townhouse, camper van, two-story house, mansion, or anything in between, may this book invite you into seeing your home for the gift it is. As you read through the devotions, may you become grounded in the natural rhythms of life that God has created, and may the practical tips offered here encourage you to seek the beauty of simplicity that can be found in every season.
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