The Little Things 

   The little things in life very often go unnoticed.  Society has trained us to ignore them, seeing only the big events and happenings.  There’s even a saying for it; “Don’t sweat the small stuff”.  This is a huge mistake; the little things, the small stuff is primarily what life is all about.

   Anyone who has been blessed with a happy, loving marriage can tell you that the little things matter more than the big ones.  Celebrations of special days and events are important and a good thing, but they occur only a few times a year.  The day to day events in life are what makes a happy couple.  Holding hands whenever possible, saying “I love you” many times throughout the day.  Loving each as if there is no tomorrow, for there may not be.  These are the things that bring couples closer together.

   Our spiritual life is much the same, it’s the little things that keep us on track.  Rarely is there a major spiritual event in one’s life, but there are daily blessings that go unnoticed every day.  Simply waking up is taken for granted.  We often complain about our aches and pains but rarely give thanks for a day without them.  We don’t even notice the beauty and majesty of God’s creation as we go about our day.  God blesses us in so many ways but how often do we take the time to say “thank you”.

   Set aside a few minutes each evening to look back over the day and see the blessings God has given you this day.  Notice the little things in life and give thanks.  We should live our life trying to please our Lord and I believe giving thanks for those blessings we usually ignore is a wonderful way to please Him.