‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭9‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do.

I find great joy in preparing meals for my family and baking for family and friends. I would go as far as to say it is a love language for me in acts of service. I also love to keep things simple. When a recipe has too many ingredients or steps, I tend to get overwhelmed. That is why I have fallen in love with this lasagna recipe. 

Just like a recipe, as humans, we tend to complicate our Christian walk. Too often we question our next move when God has already approved and blessed it. Ask yourself, does it fall in line with the word of God? Does it bring me joy? God desires for us to be joyful. Although we may not always enjoy being a Christian because life isn’t easy, we can take joy in the simplicity that Jesus offers us. Next time you are asking God for direction, have the confidence you receive through God’s word.

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for the simplicity that You offer. Thank You for the joy that only You can provide. Give me the confidence I need to do Your perfect and pleasing will. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.