The Gift of Simplicity: Creating a Holiday That Feels Light — Not Heavy

There’s a quiet movement happening among women right now…

A longing for less noise. Less pressure. Less clutter. And more meaning.

This week, we’re embracing simplicity — not as a trend, but as a way to keep our hearts steady and our minds clear.

🎄 Jesus Modeled a Simple Life

Even in the busiest moments of His ministry, Jesus didn’t complicate things.

He:

• ate simple meals

• walked everywhere

• rested when needed

• taught in everyday language

• focused on people, not performance

And He invites us to the same.

📖 “For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” — Matthew 11:30

Light. Not heavy.

🎁 A Simple Holiday Is a Holy Holiday

Here are three ways to simplify this season:

1. Simplify Your Schedule

You don’t have to attend every event to be a blessing. Choose presence over pressure.

2. Simplify Your Home

A tidy counter, a clean sink, and one peaceful corner can shift the whole atmosphere.

3. Simplify Your Traditions

Let go of the ones that drain you. Keep the ones that breathe life.

🎁 Breaking Up With Holiday Anxiety

From Dr. Porter’s book:

Anxiety grows when we live in “should’s.” Peace grows when we live in choices.

Try saying:

“I don’t have to — I get to.”

Or,

“Lord, show me what’s actually mine to do.”

This mindset shift alone reduces stress dramatically.

🎁 Scriptures to Anchor You

📖 “Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.”

— Proverbs 15:16

📖 “Be on your guard so your hearts will not be weighed down…”

— Luke 21:34

📖 “The Lord is my shepherd… I lack nothing.”

— Psalm 23:1

Simplicity always leads you back to what matters most — Jesus.

✍️ Journaling Prompt

What is one holiday expectation I can release so I have more emotional space for God’s peace?

💛 A Gentle Closing

This season doesn’t need more decorations, more obligations, or more pressure. It needs more room for Jesus.
Let simplicity be the gift you give yourself this year.