“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3:17
“It’s the little things that count”, expressed and quoted in order to help someone gain a better perspective or gain knowledge. Learning about little things often give insight into a larger picture or narrative. Grieving a loved often is accompanied with some little gesture or quirk unique to them that ushers in a flood of memories and emotions. Many sleuth find the culprit with keen observation of the little things. Comedians can turn a little quirk in some ones speech or mannerisms and make us laugh. The little things do make things count, but what does that have to do with giving thanks to God? The little things help us to see the “Spirit” of a situation or person.
May God who is maker of all things great and small grace us with thanksgiving and assurance. The little virus covid is running it’s course through my body; THE LITTLE THINGS MATTER. God has graced me with another day to give thanks. Believing God is my protector and doctor is not enough. We must do our part and eat well be healthy, and don’t violate the tender presence of the Spirit with violence in spirit or body. The challenge is to live for God and with God on His terms. He ask us to trust Him with the eternal flame of love, he gives to all that call on him from their heart.
Often small task can be very difficult if we don’t devote them to something bigger. Taking the trash out or cleaning the floor may be burdensome but keeping the house clean so as to keep us healthy and feeling well is worthwhile. God is careful to give us everything we need to live out a Holy and righteous life. The desire to pursue what God offers is our responsibility. The set backs in our spiritual life are often corrected by our obedience in small matters. The small matter imposes an big shadow over our peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Let’s purpose to stay before God in prayer. Father give us an special awareness of your presence as we attempt to draw near in prayer. Often our lack in motivation is only as powerful as the our last prayer. The thoughts and feelings we all share can over ride the Spirit’s quiet leading. The small quiet prayers silence the voices and emotions from flooding our souls. Be faithful to unload as soon as we sense our spirit being hindered from following God’s Holy Spirit.
Giving thanks to God in every situation is a great place to start our journey of noticing God in the little things in life. If you had a hammer would you us it like the song “If I had a Hammer”, written by Lee Hays and Pete Seeger? Offering what ever we have back to God is an act of faith in God. He will not ignore or such actions and intentions. God is actively looking for our worship and sacrifices. People often over look small things , but God is not that way. I am praying for anyone who reads this, may they experience an outpouring of God’s Spirit. Amen
Constance 