Simplifying.....and Prioritizing Life

In Richard Foster's book of discipline he divides discipline into
three parts:


Inward, Outward, and Corporate discipline. He places
simplicity under the category of the Outward Disciplines. Here are his nine
ways to order our world so that we can create simplicity in our
life.

First, buy things for their usefulness rather than their
status

Second, reject anything that is producing an addiction in
you.

Third, develop a habit of giving things away.

Fourth, refuse to be
propagandized by the custodians of modern gadgetry.

Fifth, learn to enjoy
things without owning them.

Sixth, develop a deeper appreciation for the
creation.

Seventh, look at a healthy skepticism at all "buy now, pay later"
schemes.

Eighth, obey Jesus' instructions about plain, honest
speech.

Ninth, reject anything that will breed the oppression of
others.

Tenth, shun whatever would distract you from you main goal: "Seek
first the
kingdom of God."

[Wow, do I have some growing to do!]