Occam's Razor

I have always been intrigued by Occam's Razor. In a word it just states that if there are multiple hypothetical answers, the one with the fewest assumptions is most often correct.  It is used by philosophers, psychologists, and many other scientists to problem solve... to sort out the riddles of the universe... to know!
I think it is exercised in our fatih as well.  This week has been a week for me where its use has been overtly evident....
I can see in my mind's eye as it writes out the many hypotheticals of my life on some big dry erase board, offering me assumptions to help draw down to the most obvious answer...
I saw it as I read in John when Jesus asked Peter for the third time, "do you love Me?"
I felt it writing on that big white board as thoughts turned to words in numerous situations throughout my week as co worker and friend alike allowed me to speak into their lives something from Him that would heal or comfort.
As a few people listened to my songs... given to me as a wonderful (and undeserved) gift to share so others could see Him move.
And, humbled by the simple phrase shared long ago when He said, "feed my sheep."   Lord, help us all make it so.
Yes I believe Occam's Razor applies. I think it screams out to us and says, "with all the evidence before you, the "answer" is in the truth of all assumptions... Follow Him... He is the answer.
This morning... every morning let it be true in my life.


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