Little Things Matter

Again, something Yolanda and Joshua said to me at my last visit to the Life Wellness Center. They were talking about my diet and not cheating, even a little bit, because "even little things matter."

I've been thinking about that for several days now, and it occurs to me that little things matter in much more than diet.

Little things matter when it comes to encouraging someone. I sent a very quick thank-you note to my boss's boss at work, and today she stopped me to tell me how much it meant to her. How many times have I intended to take 5 minutes to write a note, or do something kind for someone, but pushed it to the back burner, and never got it done? What blessings did I miss?

Little things matter when it comes to integrity and character. If I lie to someone on the phone at work--just once--and my co-workers hear me....a shadow falls across my character. You can't take back the words you spoke. You're building a reputation that defines your integrity and character, and every little word, every little action matters.

Little things matter when you're trying to heal a sick body. Negative thoughts and words matter. What you eat and drink matters. Exercise and rest matter. Every little thing matters.

The Bible talks about how much little things matter. The first passage that comes to mind is one about controlling a little thing.....my tongue:

James 3:4-5 "Look at the ships also; though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things."


Another passage that comes to mind is about worry and anxiety -- it describes how God takes care of every little thing, like the birds and flowers, so how much more will He take care of me?

Matthew 6:25-34 "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them Are you not of more value than they?

And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how much they grow; they neither toil nor spin, and yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

Therefore, do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or "What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."

Little words, quickly spoken, hard to call back. Little actions meant to display your emotion about something you don't like. Little lies because it's easier or nicer than the truth. Little sins that ruin your testimony and render you helpless to share the Gospel.

Little things matter...

I pray this blog will be a little thing that encourages you or lets you know you're not alone. If I were with you in person, I would hold your hand and walk with you through whatever you're going through and we would both be stronger for it.

Little things matter...even if you have Parkinson's Disease.