Little Things

I am reminded almost daily that life is lived in the little things, not in the big spectacular splashes. Big projects may grab attention, but much of what moves us forward happens in small, unnoticed, almost invisible ways. Yesterday provided me a good reminder that investing life in things that can ultimately matter and make a difference is often less than spectacular.

  • A couple of hours of phone conversation with a minister seeking direction in his ministry setting.
  • Work on my website and meeting about various details of maintenance and hosting.
  • A series of emails to facilitate a major gift to a missions project.
  • Several hours working on details of a Letter of Understanding, multiple emails and phone calls back and forth, and summary communication with all involved.
  • An overdue chairman’s report finished and sent.
  • Update a mission website.
  • Continuing preparations for the presentations to be shared in the next three weeks in Ecuador and Colombia.
  • Just a summary of the most time-consuming activities related to my work in ministry and missions. But then one adds personal things like evaluating a resume for my son, working with the realtors on inspections and the upcoming home sale and purchase along with various moving details, touching base with our family by phone…. Add the spiritual side of life with prayer and hearing God’s Word.

    Nothing spectacular, a lot of “little” projects that fill the day from very early to late. Thankfully, God turns little things into things that ultimately change us and change our world, little by little.