The Rich Simplicity of Being Yourself Before God

Scripture Focus

“But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.”

— 1 Timothy 6:6–7 (ESV)

Additional Scriptures:

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

— Psalm 34:18

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” — Matthew 5:8

“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10

Devotional Reflection

After a month spent slowing down, letting go, and embracing sacred simplicity, we end where we were always meant to begin: in the quiet, freeing place of simply being yourself before God.

There is no striving here. No need to impress or perform. No need to curate a life worthy of approval. Just you—held, loved, and delighted in by the One who formed you in love and called you good.

Sacred simplicity is not about hollowing life out. It’s about clearing space for authenticity, honesty, and deep communion with God. It’s about living from the unshakable truth that you are already enough in Christ—not because of what you do, but because of who He is.

God does not love a future, perfected version of you. He meets you here and now. In weakness. In need. In simple trust. His nearness is not reserved for the polished—it is a gift to the pure in heart, those willing to come without pretense.

The rich simplicity of being yourself before God is the beginning of true freedom—the kind that fills life with quiet joy, steady courage, and deep peace.

Inhale Truth, Exhale Trust

Breath Prayer:

Inhale: You are enough, O God…

Exhale: I rest in Your sufficiency.

How to Practice a Breath Prayer:

1. Find a quiet place where you can be still without distraction.

2. Close your eyes and breathe slowly, whispering the breath prayer aloud.

3. As you inhale, focus on the completeness of God’s character.

4. As you exhale, release your striving, letting His sufficiency hold you.

Practical Application

Set aside 10 minutes today simply to be with God—no agenda, no requests. Just presence. Just honesty. Let that stillness become an altar of trust.

Journal Prompt

Where have you been striving to be "enough" in God's eyes? How is He inviting you to lay that striving down and simply rest in His love and sufficiency?

Closing Prayer

Father, You are enough.

You are my rest, my joy, my portion, and my peace.

Strip away every layer of pretense, pressure, and performance.

Draw me into the rich simplicity of living fully before You—seen, known, and loved.

Teach me to be still and know that You are God.

And in that knowing, let me find the fullness of life You so freely give. Amen.