Little Things

 

It seems that, during this season of my life, my mind is often turning to the power of the small. So often we look for the big things in life. Big events. Big houses. Big plans. Big celebrations. Big opportunities. Big corner offices. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with big. Big can be really good. But there are a lot of small things in life that are wonderful and powerful and meaningful in their own way.

These little pink flowers amid the broad expanse of green are easy to miss. I think I probably passed them by on more than one occasion. But their beauty is astounding. What a big difference this little touch of color makes in the world.

Our small acts of kindness and compassion toward our neighbors make a big difference in the world. Our small acts of generosity make a big difference in the life of someone who is hungry. Our small acts of taking time to truly see and to listen make a big difference in the life of a struggling person. Small is too often, and too easily, underrated.

Jesus tells the story of how much small things matter.

It ends with the Master praising the servant, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.”

To be faithful is the big thing only made possible by the small things. By one small thing at a time we build our lives. By one small thing at a time we reveal our heart. By one small thing at a time we make a difference in the world.

Peace.