There always seem to be a million voices vying for my attention. Can you relate? True confessions: I often choose good things instead of the Best thing. Instead of the Best One.
I wish it weren’t the case, but it is. I get easily distracted and frazzled. I never seem to satisfy my to-do list and I struggle with time management. It surprises me continually that God would choose to use a cluttered woman such as me. But His grace abounds. It reaches my most unfocused, unproductive heart places. Grace covers my mess and uncovers His faithfulness.
God’s loving goodness constantly draws me back to His peace.
Oh, how I want to live life in simple grace. To listen intently to the heartbeat of God and respond with love and a twinkling nod. I want my love for Him to always be uncluttered.
The song below finishes this thought. Hope it hits you in a tender heart place.
“The LORD preserves the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me.” Psalm 116:6
Blessings and Grace,
Gwen
I feel the same way! We i go to pray it seems that everything that can and will come to my mind. Please keep me in your prayers….
Keep pressing on and into His heart, Gail. Just prayed for you.
Warmly in Christ,
Gwen
THANK YOU GWEN FOR THE MEDITATION OF THE HEART
IT BLESSED ME SO MUNCH THIS MORNING
I HAVE BEEN SRTUGGKING WITH THE CLUTTERED MIND DURING MY TIME WIRH GOD
GOD BLESS YOU IN ALL YOU DO
LIESBETH
Hia Gwen, thanks for the word and the beautiful song, i feel exhausted and my mouth said things it shouldn’t so it caused pain to my hubby of all people hence the guilt has kicked in now too, your words have encouraged me so thank you again love x
Hey Tracey.
Oh, how I can related to that type of tired, verbal fumbling!
The Bible reminds us that it’s God’s kindness that leads us to repentance. So, when we feel tinges of guilt it’s often the conviction of the Holy Spirit. I feel it often and am with you. Press on in holiness, sister. Keep cleaning out the clutter from harsh words – with both Christ and your man – and keep chasing His grace and walking in step with His love.
Blessings and GiG Hugs!
Gwen
Thank you for this beautiful song which is what i feel, my life seems to be a cluttered over stuffed cupboard which i try to stuff in God too.. I find it is hard to let go of alot of the clutter as it seems to stick onto me, and even when I say I’m letting go of it, the stickiness still remains- keeping me so far from where I want to be with God
Lynn,
Girlfriend! I’m so with you in the struggle. Glad the song spoke to your heart! Keep pressing on an in to His peace, perspective and purpose…which is found in His presence!
Warm Blessings,
Gwen
Crazy how this was exactly what I blogged about today. Getting rid of all the clutter of life to get back to the real. The things that really matter in life. Being the best ME I can be.
Keep it Simple is my moto today. Only a few hours in and already a challenge but no one said it was easy.
Angie,
Keep working your plan to worship and live for what really matters, Angie! 
Isn’t it a challenge for all of us? Love your motto. Simple is our friend.
In Christ,
Gwen
I really appreciate your blog because this was truly for me. Whenever I go to pray, everything seems to appear in my mind that has never to do with the Lord at that time. I get discourage often because I feel that the Lord can’t hear me because of all my clutter. I’m not going to give up. Please keep me in your prayers!
My four children and I were abandoned by my husband, working two jobs….tired, but turning it all to the Lord, thank you Gwen for this beautiful song, it was just what I needed and to need to share with a couple of my friends….
I’m so glad the music hit you in a tender heart place. Praise God. So sorry for the pain you’ve had to bear, friend. As you unclutter before our Lord, He will continue to bring peace and strength to your soul. Read over Isaiah 40:28-31 today.
Blessings,
Gwen
I just found this thanks to a friend who recommend this site. I have been struggling with prayer time. It seems I can’t finish a thought in my silent prayer time with out something else entering my mind. I am constantly trying to get back on track and it just makes me feel un connected and sad that I can’t control my mind and give all my thoughts to him in our prayer time. This song hit home I feel so cluttered
Gwen,
I came across your blog today! I totally relate to the clutter mess, in my life. Thank you so much, and the song was just the thing I needed.
Awesome! So glad God “brought you by!”
He knew!!!
Blessings,
Gwen
Hi all
It’s so great to know that I am not alone in struggling to keep my mind focused on God, especially when I am praying! Thanks for the encouragment! x
Oh, friend! Surely you are not alone!!
Glad the song blessed you.
Warmly in Christ,
Gwen
Thank you Gwen! So needed to read this and hear your song today. It really blessed me.
{Hugs & Joy},
Jenni
So glad God used the devotion to bless you! Thanks for the joy and hugs, Jenni.
SO giving sending joy and hugs your way too, friend!
In Grace,
Gwen
This song just speaks my heart thouts and soul
That rocks. So glad! Such a challenge…
His,
Gwen
:’-( This is my life!! needs to be UNCLUTTERED!! Thank you so much!
Wow! Love this song and will share it with all my girlfriends. We all need a little decluttering.
Thanks, Kim! Yes. We surely all need to unclutter.
Share on, friend!!! 
Blessings,
Gwen
Wow! Your song reached in and squeezed my heart. I have been cleaning out so much clutter recently. In the last year I have become a single mother of three teenage daughters, moved, picked up two extra jobs, changed my church home,and turned 50, but you know what? God is Good!!! My new motto has been “SIMPLIFY”. Thank you, what a blessing your song is, I needed to hear that tonight.
Sharon,
I’m so glad that the song hit you in a heart-place. I’m right there with you. Sifting through clutter.
Press on and in to His peace, friend!
Christmas Blessings,
Gwen
absolutely beautiful -
Thanks, Rona!
gwen
The song is beatiful! Since the loss of my second Husband, a year Now! It was so Sudden! I Can’t seem to Do Or Say Anything Right! Iam Feel so Lost! In A Dark Place, Full of Nothing But Deppression, & The Feeling Like I will Never Recover From This! I Keep Praying, & Trying to take the step, to go on to go on! But My Heart & Mind are So Very Cluttered!It is 1 step forward & 2 step’s Back!I Dont Know Which way to go? Or What to do? I Know The Lord is With Me! But I cant see What or Where to go? I Just sit in the dark & Cry! I feel like Iam always in the Dark & Alway’s Praying For The Light! Can I Be Fixed?
Wow, Debbie. That’s hard stuff. I’m not a counselor, but I do know that grieving is a process and is different for each of us. Keep pressing into the Word and promises of God, friend. You are never alone and always loved. See if this song hits you in a heart place too: http://youtu.be/lpGHRC46gkU.
Warm Blessings,
Gwen
How beautiful!!! This song meets me where I am today..with a clutterd mind and a busy heart. How sweet it is when I allow time with him.
Awesome. God knew!
Glad the song blessed you, friend.
Warmly in Christ,
Gwen
i thank God dat put this video on the top of this your blog page.. He knows exactly what i need!
Thank you very much for a great tune, i needed this;
pure sound of piano & pure beautiful voice i appreciate so much.+i got the message from God -i hope i’ll be able to keep it.
i Thank God again….
&Thank you and your co-workers who enabled this,Mika
So glad it blessed you in a tender heart-place!
In Christ,
Gwen
for yr beauuutiful pure voice & piano… i adore them so i thank God for that!!!!
Thanks! Hope it draws you to His heart…
In Christ,
gwen
thanks! it is nice to know i am not alone…
Oh, you’re soooo not alone!
In Grace,
Gwen
WOW,
As I sit here with tears streaming down my face because your words and this song so touches my heart, it is amazing how God can sometimes use others to express what is in the depths of your soul!!! I am so honored that I have the privilege to link arms with you and our other GIGS and I will continually lift you in my prayers and I ask you to do the same for me because I no longer desire what is good but I long for His best for me as I abide in Him and surrender my will to His. Love you much, Roberta
With you in the desire for best over good, friend!
Warm Blessings and Grace,
Gwen
What an inspiration you are Gwen. You are using the talents God has given you to touch the lives of others! Awesome song. My life was once very cluttered until I realized that all of the stress of things that did not matter were ruining my life! Now that I have committed my life 100% to Christ, I am happier and healthier than I have ever been! I am resting in God’s peace and love.
Thanks Gwen for the important reminder that we need to “unclutter” our lives from all the worldly mess that does not matter!!
God Bless you and your family! Have a Merry Christmas!
Blessings and grace to you, friend! So glad the song connected with your heart.
In Christ,
Gwen
Hi Gwen,
I feel at home reading this blog. Its like i finally meet with people who feel what i feel and desire to be uncluttered just like i do. It’s a major challenge in my life, wanting to be His child truly and struggling with the clutters of life. But through it all, I know that He who holds me is able to unclutter my life and make me simply live for Him. God bless your ministry.
You’re at home for sure, friend. I struggle with it too.
Blessings,
Gwen
Hi Gwen,
Just listened to your beautiful song about a cluttered life. Mine has always been that way and I can’t seem to get beyond the clutter no matter how much I pray. I am coming to the Johnstown Women’s Alliance Retreat in June 2012 to hear you in person. I feel very strongly about coming after reading about you and listening to your beautiful song that has touched me deeply and hopefully has given me hope
Love in Christ,
Terry
Terry,
Thanks for writing. We all struggle with clutter to varying degrees. For each of us, Christ is our solution.
SO excited that you will be joining us in Johnstown this summer. I’m really looking forward to it!
Blessings in Christ,
Gwen
Thank You Gwen….uncluttered…that’s where I want to be. to be free to be me and to be able to love Him freely…
Amen!