My theme word for 2025 has been “Limits,” so it was serendipitous to come across Christina Fox’s post, “We Were Made for Less.” She brings balance to the often-heard phrase that has even cropped up in contemporary Christian music: “You were made for more.” Our culture is addicted to more—a philosophy I have also been taking captive in my mind over the past several years. Sometimes, we should aim for less: less stuff, less busyness, less worry.
Three Questions
Before taking on more, Fox asks the reader to consider three questions:
If I commit to this, what will I reduce elsewhere?
Is my ego driving this decision?
Am I doing this out of love?
In addition to the third question, she suggests asking your kids or elderly relatives, “What could I do to make you feel more loved?” This reframes our pursuit from acquisition to relationship.
Living within our limits reveals dependence on God.
Fox offers an interesting quote for the reader to contemplate: “God could have created the world in a millisecond, but He didn’t. God is comfortable with process.” Living within our limits reveals dependence on God. It becomes an act of humility and worship.
Disclaimer: Information in my “slip-box” doesn’t necessarily reflect my agreement with the source or all its content. Recording diverse perspectives helps strengthen one’s position beyond the echo chamber of like-minded thinkers. By documenting alternative viewpoints, we engage in the intellectual wrestling match that ultimately deepens our understanding.
I aspire to post one note from my “slip-box” every weekday. If you want to learn more about how to work with knowledge, click this link: What is knowledge management?
Pastor Dan Patrick, raised in Northern Virginia near Washington, D.C., holds both a Bible degree and a Master’s of Divinity. He has ministered across five states from coast to coast, serving in various capacities, including pastoral leadership. Dan’s primary mission is to help people love God’s Word and find their purpose in God’s work.
