27 of the Simple, Good Things in Life
Sometimes we get so wound up in our daily lives and problems and mediocre pursuits, that we fail to see or appreciate or enjoy the good that God has provided for us.
Sometimes we go looking for a life worth living in all the wrong places. We spend the day away surfing the internet and social media, or idling in another way, or demanding our own rights and grumping at our loved ones –only to be left wondering why we feel so dissatisfied and unhappy.
Sometimes the good things in life are simple. Sometimes they’re abundantly available if only we should choose to let them penetrate our distracted hearts.
So, what would it mean for you to embrace the simple, good today?
To help you answer that question, I came up with a list of some simple-good things in my own life. I hope these will inspire you to discover and soak up your own!
27 of the Simple, Good Things in Life
- A good conversation
- A cup of tea
- Going for a walk
- Snuggling with a little one
- A smile from a stranger
- A good story
- Holding hands
- Laughter
- Fresh flowers
- A wink
- A hot meal
- A tableful of friends
- A child’s prayer
- A cozy fire
- Grace
- An act of sacrificial service
- Home
- Natural beauty (a butterfly, a waterfall, a sunset)
- The calm and quiet of dawn
- Family
- The sounds of a gentle rain
- Ice cream
- Coffee
- Clean sheets
- Fresh air
- Creativity
- The hope found in Jesus!
I asked the Embracing a Simpler Life Facebook Community what the simple good things in their lives were, and here’s some of what they came up with!
- Sunshine
- Baby giggles
- Fresh cherries
- Sweet friends
- Tea
- Hugs
- A book
- Dark chocolate
- Little ones chase fireflies
- Time to myself
- First sip of coffee
- Open windows
- Harvesting what you’ve grown
- Back porch swinging
- A hot shower
- Knowing you don’t have to set the alarm in the morning
- Raw honey
What would you add to this list? I’d love the hear about the simple, good in your life!
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Thank you for reminding me of the why that I keep this home. This was a blessing sent from God. I wish you only knew how much I really did need this. Thank you so very much.
God bless you
Mikie
Wow Mikie, that is so encouraging! Thank you and God bless you as you seek to find His goodness in the everyday!
I love this list, I would add a tidy house, a scented candle and soft music.
Amen to that! 🙂
Love this list. Slowing down to look around at the good in the moment can be such a perspective changer! There is ALWAYS something good to appreciate.