In Simplicity of Heart Series: Maintaining this Hope Countless are the stories that have been told of the liberating effects of ridding ourselves of all of the unnecessary things in our lives, and nowhere is that MORE true than in our motives! We burden ourselves down with all manner of unnecessary heart baggage of pride and selfishness ulitmately due to what we believe what others think, desire or expect. However, we were designed for God’s pleasure and the sure knowledge that our very existence and lives generate that pleasure. Since the fall, however, we find ourselves in the unnatural position of uncertainty. Our inner compass which was set to spiritual north at our creation now exists in a constant state of fluctuation. If we would seek after and pursue the Lord with all our hearts - it would unite our hearts to fear His name. This SIMPLIFIES our heart geography to a singular guide star and source of fulfillment. As such, we would live NOT for the uncertain and fickle pleasure of man but for the stable and sure pleasure of God. Also, when we do this SO MANY inner struggles are replaced with peace.